Giday Kidane, a 34-year-old Tampa man, has pleaded guilty to theft of government property and aggravated identity theft. Kidane faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for the theft count and a mandatory consecutive term of two years in federal prison for the aggravated identity theft count.
According to the plea agreement, between November 2016 and January 2017, Kidane, posing as “Anwar,” sold and offered to sell stolen U.S. Treasury checks to a Confidential Informant (CI) in exchange for half of the face value in cash. On one occasion, Kidane presented the CI with two stolen U.S. Treasury checks for sale: one for $4,583, and a second check for $20,679.
The pair agreed that the CI would pay Kidane $7,200 for both checks, plus an additional amount after the larger check had been successfully deposited. This case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Mandy Riedel and Eric Gerard.
The guilty plea is a result of a thorough investigation into Kidane’s activities, which revealed a pattern of theft and identity theft. The prosecution is seeking to hold Kidane accountable for his actions, which involved the theft of government property and the exploitation of innocent individuals’ identities.
The Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation played a crucial role in uncovering Kidane’s scheme, using their expertise to track down the stolen U.S. Treasury checks and gather evidence against the defendant. The prosecution is a testament to the agency’s commitment to combating tax refund fraud and protecting the integrity of the tax system.
As Kidane faces the consequences of his actions, the case serves as a warning to others who would engage in similar criminal activity. The prosecution demonstrates that law enforcement agencies are vigilant and will take action to protect the public from those who seek to exploit and deceive. The guilty plea is a significant step towards justice, and the sentencing will provide a measure of closure for the victims of Kidane’s crimes.
The sentencing of Giday Kidane will be closely watched, as it will set a precedent for similar cases in the future. The prosecution has sought to ensure that the defendant is held accountable for his actions, and the sentence will reflect the severity of the crimes committed. As the case comes to a close, it is clear that the justice system is working to protect the public and uphold the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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