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Jury Convicts Unknown Man For Using Identity Of Deceased Child For 25 Years To Obtain Nearly $300,000 In Government Benefits

POCATELLO – After a three-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found a man whose identity remains unknown, guilty of wire fraud, theft of government funds, aggravated identity theft, and related charges, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. U.S. District Judge David C. Nye presided over the trial, which began on May 18, and concluded with guilty verdicts on May 21.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 21, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Idaho
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions