Attorney General Kris Mayes Announces Sentencing in Government Fraud Case

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently announced the sentencing of Jalil Al-Kinani, who defrauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by misrepresenting his employment status and income to obtain housing assistance. Al-Kinani was sentenced to 18-months of supervised probation and ordered to pay $13,784.00 to HUD for restitution. This case highlights the commitment of the Arizona Attorney General's office to protecting taxpayer-funded programs and holding individuals accountable for fraud.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jalil Al-Kinani was sentenced to 18-months of supervised probation for defrauding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by misrepresenting his employment status and income.
  • Al-Kinani was ordered to pay $13,784.00 to HUD for restitution, which he obtained by falsely reporting his income from June 2019 to November 2020.
  • The Arizona Attorney General's office worked closely with HUD OIG and law enforcement partners to hold Al-Kinani accountable for his actions.
  • Al-Kinani's crime was compounded, and he was convicted of a Class 6 undesignated offense.
  • The total income Al-Kinani received in 2019 was approximately $59,952.72, far exceeding the $100 per month he reported to HUD.
  • Al-Kinani was able to receive $13,784.00 in financial assistance from HUD based on his falsely reported income.
  • The sentencing reinforces the commitment to protecting the integrity of taxpayer-funded programs that provide critical housing assistance to vulnerable communities.

Statistics:

  • $13,784.00: the amount of restitution Al-Kinani was ordered to pay to HUD
  • 18 months: the length of supervised probation Al-Kinani was sentenced to
  • June 2019 to November 2020: the time period during which Al-Kinani defrauded HUD
  • $59,952.72: the total income Al-Kinani received in 2019, which he falsely reported to HUD

Sources:

  • https://www.azag.gov/ag-mayes-sentencing-government-fraud (Original text)
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)