A man and woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, admitted guilt in laundering funds from various fraud schemes that targeted victims’ retirement and investment accounts. Dasola Abdulraheem, 41, and Ismaila Abdulraheem, 44, both Nigerian nationals and former spouses, funneled fraud proceeds into accounts they controlled between September 2017 and April 2020. Co-conspirators accessed victims’ accounts, posing as them to direct funds to Abdulraheems’ accounts or other co-conspirators. The scheme aimed for an $866,195 loss, resulting in an actual loss of $641,260. To conceal their involvement, the Abdulraheems used shell companies. Ismaila pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy, facing a max 20-year sentence, while Dasola pleaded guilty to receiving stolen funds, facing a max 10-year sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for February 9, 2024, and March 22, 2024, respectively. Actual sentences may vary based on federal guidelines. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber and HSI Special Agent Derek W. Gordon. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Katherine E. Rumbaugh and Kathleen E. Robeson are prosecuting the case.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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