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Noman Saleem

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Summary

Noman Saleem, 39, of Queens and Levittown, New York, was sentenced on June 23, 2026 to 15 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for impersonating well-known cryptocurrency influencers on Telegram and stealing at least $1.4 million from victims via fabricated staking and investment programs. The scheme ran from December 2020 through March 2021, during which Saleem created fake influencer handles, recruited thousands of followers, and collected subscription fees and investment deposits before ceasing all communication. Federal prosecutors in the District of Maryland recovered substantial portions of the stolen funds. The case is among the first federal prison sentences specifically targeting crypto influencer identity theft at scale.

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    Timeline(5 events)

    2020-12-01

    Saleem begins impersonating crypto influencers on Telegram, creating public channels and VIP subscription sub-channels to solicit investment deposits under false pretenses.

    DOJ USAO-MD Sentencing Press Release

    2021-03-01

    Scheme concludes. Saleem ceases communication with victims and disappears with at least $1,415,067.14 in cryptocurrency and U.S. dollars. No staking or investment activity was ever conducted.

    DOJ USAO-MD Sentencing Press Release

    2024-05-01

    Civil forfeiture action initiated; federal investigators identify approximately 300 ETH in a wallet linked to Saleem.

    Crypto Briefing — Noman Saleem Sentenced Crypto Fraud

    2025-09-30

    Noman Saleem pleads guilty to wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

    DOJ USAO-MD Guilty Plea Press Release

    2026-06-23

    U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentences Saleem to 15 months in federal prison plus three years of supervised release. Government confirms recovery of substantial portions of stolen funds.

    DOJ USAO-MD Sentencing Press Release
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    generated: 6/24/2026, 12:29:06 PM

    last updated: 6/24/2026, 12:29:13 PM

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