Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme Lands Local Musician in Jail for 40 Months
Olufunsho Adeshina, a native of Nigeria and resident of St. Louis, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a massive stolen identity tax refund scheme. The scheme, which netted Adeshina $753,063, involved filing false tax returns in the names of dozens of individuals.
According to court documents, Adeshina sought to steal more than $3.5 million in refunds, but the majority of the false returns were caught and not honored by the IRS. Despite this, Adeshina was able to receive over $750,000 in refunds, which were sent to various financial accounts in his name, the names of businesses he controlled, and in the names of identity theft victims.
Adeshina’s scheme was uncovered when he was arrested at Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport in April, returning to the United States from Nigeria. He has been in federal custody ever since. In addition to his prison sentence, Adeshina was ordered to pay $753,063 in restitution to the IRS.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Tom Albus is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Adeshina’s sentence is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of identity theft and tax refund fraud. These crimes not only harm individuals and businesses, but also undermine the integrity of the tax system and the trust that citizens have in their government.
The 40-month sentence handed down to Adeshina is a significant blow to those who would seek to profit from these crimes. It serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar schemes: the consequences of identity theft and tax refund fraud are severe, and the law will catch up with you.
Olufunsho Adeshina’s case is a prime example of the importance of vigilance and cooperation in the fight against identity theft and tax refund fraud. By working together, we can prevent these crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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