A Wenatchee man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for stealing his brother’s identity to obtain a U.S. passport and using it to travel internationally.

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U.S. Attorney Pete Serrano announced that on Sept. 24, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Brandon Wilkerson for aggravated identity theft and making false statements on a passport application.

How the Passport Fraud Began

According to court documents, Wilkerson first attempted to obtain a passport in his own name in October 2021. The application was denied in early 2022 because he was wanted on a Washington state felony warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Investigators say Wilkerson then turned to fraud

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