Nigerian Man Extradited from Benin to Face Federal Charges in $100 Million Stolen Identity Tax Scheme

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Akinade Adedeji Raheem, a Nigerian citizen who allegedly conspired to file fraudulent tax returns seeking over $100 million in refunds using stolen identities, was arraigned yesterday on federal fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft charges after his extradition from Benin.