Michael K. Vordjorbe, Identity Theft and Money Laundering, West Virginia 2024

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A shocking case of identity theft and money laundering has come to light in West Virginia, with a Henrico man admitting to the crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.

Michael K. Vordjorbe, 30, pled guilty today to aggravated identity theft and transactional money laundering. According to court documents and statements made in court, Vordjorbe worked with others to withdraw funds from accounts at several banks, some in the Northern District of West Virginia, by assuming the identities of the account holders without their knowledge or permission.

Once the funds were illegally obtained, Vordjorbe and others would deposit the money into another account to hide the theft. The total amount fraudulent funds obtained totaled $137,000 and total relevant conduct amount of the fraud was between $550,000 and $1.5 million.

Vordjorbe faces up to two years in prison for identity theft and faces up to 10 years for money laundering. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Eleanor Hurney is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. Investigative agencies include the FBI; the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations; the U.S. Postal Service, Loudon County, Virginia; and the Stamford, Connecticut Police Department.

The case highlights the growing threat of identity theft and money laundering in the country. Vordjorbe's actions have caused significant financial loss to the victims, and his sentence is a reminder that such crimes will not be tolerated.

The court case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia and beyond. The case will serve as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar crimes.

Defendant: Michael K. Vordjorbe

Criminal Charges: Aggravated Identity Theft and Transactional Money Laundering

City and State: Martinsburg, West Virginia

Date: (No exact date given)

Sentence: Up to 12 years in prison (2 years for identity theft, 10 years for money laundering)

Dollar Amount: $137,000 (total fraudulent funds obtained)

$550,000 - $1.5 million (total relevant conduct amount of the fraud)

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/virginia-man-admits-identity-theft-and-money-laundering