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Crime Spree Nets St. Louis Man 40 Months in Prison
A St. Louis man’s brazen scheme to steal identities and claim tax refunds has landed him 40 months behind bars. Olufunsho Adeshina, a native of Nigeria residing in St. Louis, was sentenced to 40 months imprisonment for his participation in a stolen identity tax fraud scheme.
According to court documents, Adeshina received $753,063 from more than fifty refunds by filing false tax returns in the name of various individuals. The refunds were sent to various financial accounts: some were in Adeshina’s name, some were in the names of businesses he controlled and some were in the names of identity theft victims whose information Adeshina used to establish additional accounts.
Adeshina admitted he sought more than $3.5 million dollars in refunds, but most of the false returns were caught and not honored by the IRS. Despite this, he still managed to pocket a significant sum, thanks to his elaborate scheme.
Adeshina was sentenced for one felony count of theft of government funds before United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel. He has been in federal custody since April 2024, when he was arrested at Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport returning to the United States from Nigeria.
In addition to the sentence of imprisonment, Adeshina was ordered to pay $753,063 in restitution to the IRS. This is a significant blow to Adeshina, who had hoped to use the stolen funds to enrich himself.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Tom Albus handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. This is a stark reminder of the importance of identity theft prevention and the consequences of such crimes.
Olufunsho Adeshina’s case serves as a warning to those who would seek to exploit the system for personal gain. His 40-month sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in protecting the public from financial crimes.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Olufunsho Adeshina
- Criminal Charges: One felony count of theft of government funds
- City and State: St. Louis, MO
- Exact Date: April 2024 (arrest) and May 2024 (sentencing)
- Sentence: 40 months imprisonment
- Dollar Amount: $753,063 in restitution to the IRS
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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