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Identity Thief’s Web of Deceit Unraveled in Michigan
A 22-count indictment has been brought against Oghenevwakpo Igboba and Charles Aghogho Ejinyere for an egregious case of identity theft and tax refund fraud in Michigan.
According to the indictment, Igboba and Ejinyere used hundreds of other people’s personally identifying information to access their tax information via an IRS website. With this sensitive information, they filed false federal income tax returns, instructing the IRS to pay fraudulent refunds to bank accounts they controlled.
Oghenevwakpo Igboba was arrested in Lansing, Michigan on February 9, 2017. Charles Aghogho Ejinyere, however, was apprehended earlier today in London, England, and the United States will seek his extradition.
The men are charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, making false and fraudulent claims to the government, and aggravated identity theft.
The case is being investigated by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and IRS – Criminal Investigation. J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of the Internal Revenue Service and promoting the fair administration of the federal tax system.
Special Agent in Charge Manny Muriel, IRS – Criminal Investigation, reiterated the IRS’s commitment to combating tax-related identity theft with an aggressive strategy of prevention, detection, and victim assistance. Victims can obtain more information at www.IRS.gov.
The charges in an indictment are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case highlights the need for vigilant protection of personal information and the severe consequences of its misuse.
Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Cybercrime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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