Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on July 27, 2026, United States District Judge Brett Ludwig sentenced Roshan Shah, (age 22) to 48 months' imprisonment for conspiring to commit money laundering.

According to court records, Shah is a citizen of India who was attending college in Canada on a student visa. He entered the United States on a visitor visa to collect fraud proceeds. Co-conspirators in India called victims and convinced them that their identities had been used to commit crimes. The victims were led to believe they had to surrender cash or gold to a federal agent, impersonated by Shah, for safekeeping. 

In total, Shah collected more than $3.7 million from 15 victims throughout the United States. He was arrested while attempting to collect what he believed to be fraud proceeds in New Berlin, Wisconsin, using the same fraudulent scheme.

At sentencing, Judge Ludwig emphasized the seriousness of Shah's misconduct and the devastating impact his actions had on the largely elderly and vulnerable victims.

"This case highlights the danger faced by Americans from fraudsters both here and overseas," said First Assistant Brad Schimel. "This conviction and sentence are the result of the intensive efforts of federal law enforcement working closely with the U.S. Attorney's Office to combat the scourge of fraud targeting our seniors. This case should serve as a reminder that we will continue to devote substantial resources to fighting fraud, holding scammers accountable, and protecting Americans from these schemes."

“Homeland Security Investigations remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting the American public from transnational fraud schemes that target our most vulnerable citizens,” said HSI Wisconsin Assistant Special Agent in Charge Eric Rice. “This case demonstrates the impact of coordinated law enforcement efforts to disrupt criminal networks that prey on victims across borders. We will continue to work with our partners to identify, investigate, and bring to justice those who seek to exploit and defraud members of our communities.”

This case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New Berlin Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Zachary Corey and Peter Smyczek.