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Statistical Data - Identity Theft Investigations

How to Interpret Criminal Investigation Data

Since actions on a specific investigation may cross fiscal years, the data shown in cases initiated may not always represent the same universe of cases shown in other actions within the same fiscal year.

  FY 2012

  FY 2011

FY 2010

 Investigations Initiated 898

276

224

 Prosecution Recommendations 544

218

147

 Indictments/Informations 494

165

94

 Sentenced 223

80

45

Incarceration Rate* 89.2%

100.0%

88.9%

Average Months to Serve 48

44

41

*Incarceration includes confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof.
Data Source: Criminal Investigation Management Information System.

 


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