Tamoshion Rucker, a 26-year-old former U.S. Army enlistee, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for selling stolen government property. Rucker, who served in the U.S. Army from 2018 to 2022 as a radio and communications security repairer, attempted to sell Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs) for personal gain.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Rucker posted the stolen IITs for sale on eBay in December 2022. The investigation began when authorities attempted to retrieve the stolen items. IITs are a sensitive technology that requires demilitarization at the end-of-life cycle use, and the instructions for disposal involve striking them with a ball peen hammer to ensure destruction.
Rucker agreed to sell five IITs for $3,000 and then exchanged the remaining 50 IITs for an additional $32,000. Authorities detained Rucker later that day carrying a box containing 45 IITs bearing contract numbers. The total estimated value of all recovered IITs exceeds $103,000.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and the Army Criminal Investigative Division with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carolyn Ferko is prosecuting the case. U.S. District Judge David Hittner accepted Rucker’s plea and set sentencing for August 8.
Rucker’s actions are a betrayal of the trust placed in him as a former member of the U.S. military. Selling stolen government property is a serious offense that can have severe consequences. Justice has been served in this case, and we hope that it will serve as a warning to others who would consider similar actions.
Rucker faces a possible $250,000 maximum fine in addition to his 10-year sentence. He is currently on bond pending sentencing. The case is a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in our government and military institutions.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Public Corruption|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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