Former Immigration Contractor Charged with Stealing RAM from Government Laptops

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Former USCIS contractor faces theft of government property charge in Maryland for allegedly stealing RAM modules.

GREENBELT, MARYLAND – A Maryland man, identified as Bankole Olaniyi Akinfe, 49, of Laurel, has been formally charged with theft of government property in connection with an incident that occurred while he was working as a contractor for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This legal action is part of a broader federal initiative aimed at combating fraud.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, Akinfe allegedly removed at least 10 Random-Access Memory (RAM) modules from USCIS laptops without authorization. These modules were reportedly placed in his pocket and subsequently removed from the premises. The alleged theft took place on August 27, 2026, after Akinfe had been employed as a contractor in USCIS’s Information Technology Customer Support Center since December 2025.

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A criminal complaint has been filed against Akinfe, initiating the legal process. It is important to note that a criminal complaint signifies an accusation, and individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If convicted of theft of government property, Akinfe could face a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, given that the value of the stolen items is reported to exceed $1,000. Sentencing in federal cases is determined by a judge, considering factors such as the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.