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Unknown Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Using Identity Of Deceased Child For 25 Years To Obtain Nearly $300,000 In Government Benefits
Unknown Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Using Identity Of Deceased Child For 25 Years To Obtain Nearly $300,000 In Government Benefits
POCATELLO - A man whose identity remains unknown was sentenced to five years in federal prison for stealing the identity of a deceased child for 25 years to obtain significant government benefits, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. After a three-day trial in May 2026, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found the man guilty of wire fraud, theft of government funds, aggravated identity theft, and related charges.
Action Details
- Date:Aug. 25, 2026, 8:02 a.m.
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Idaho
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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