The convict also used stolen information to submit false claims for unemployment insurance benefits in Washington.
The 35-year-old exploited a federal COVID-19 pandemic relief program to receive more than $280,000 from the State of Washington over a one-week span in May 2020.
Muraina, a native of Oyo State, recruited one Gabriel Kalembo, a previously convicted fraudster, to launder the fraudulent assets.
“The conspirators not only stole from the government but also victimised individuals and private businesses in this case,” IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge, James E. Dorsey, said.
U.S. District Judge, William M. Ray II, sentenced Muraina to five years and 10 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The convict was also ordered to pay $561,125.62 in restitution.
Kalembo was also sentenced to four years and two months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $298,008.71 in restitution.
