Noman Saleem Telegram Influencer Impersonation Fraud

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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 defrauding investors of at least $1,415,067 through a fabricated staking scheme. Saleem cloned influencer Telegram handles, charged $500–$600 for VIP channel access, promised guaranteed staking returns over 30–90 day terms, and never staked any funds, ultimately disappearing with victims' cryptocurrency. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland and investigated by the FBI's Baltimore field office.

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Timeline(5 events)

2020-12-01

Saleem begins impersonating crypto influencers on Telegram, creating cloned public channels and a paid VIP sub-channel charging $500-$600 in cryptocurrency for access.

DOJ USAO-MD press release (sentencing)

2021-03-01

Scheme runs through at least March 2021, during which Saleem collects at least $1,415,067.14 in cryptocurrency and cash from victims and ceases communication.

DOJ USAO-MD press release (sentencing)

2024-05-01

U.S. government files civil forfeiture action (case no. 1:2024-cv-01323, D. Md.) targeting approximately 300 ETH held in a privately-hosted wallet ending in D3E8 linked to Saleem.

Justia docket: United States v. Approximately 300 ETH (1:2024cv01323)

2025-09-30

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

DOJ USAO-MD press release (guilty plea)

2026-06-23

U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentences Saleem to 15 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release.

DOJ USAO-MD press release (sentencing)

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