Databreaches Nigerian National Sentenced for Tax Fraud Scheme Using Phishing Tactics
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A Nigerian man living in Mexico was sentenced to eight years in prison for orchestrating a computer intrusion scheme that involved stealing taxpayer information to file over 1,000 fraudulent tax returns. The defendant, Akande, executed the scheme by sending phishing emails to five Massachusetts tax preparation firms, leading to significant financial losses. His actions targeted the Massachusetts tax system, seeking millions in fraudulent refunds.
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2026-02-17
Defendant sentenced in federal court in Boston
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Phishing emails sent to five Massachusetts tax firms
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Over 1,000 fraudulent tax returns filed
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