LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Romanian national illegally present in the United States was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Las Vegas on one count of aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced.
Eustatiu Brat, also known as “Bosko Obradovic,” is accused of using a counterfeit Canadian passport and Quebec driver’s license as part of a scheme to advertise vehicles for sale online and steal money from American victims.
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Alleged scheme
According to court documents, on Feb. 26, 2026, Brat possessed and used the counterfeit documents. Prosecutors allege the fake passport was part of a broader fraud operation targeting online marketplace users.
“A false identity may help a fraudster gain a victim’s trust, but it will not shield them from federal prosecution,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada said. “Those who use counterfeit identities, sham businesses, and online marketplaces to swindle Americans out of their hard-earned money will be pursued and held accountable.”
Jonathan Sherwin, Deputy Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations Las Vegas, said the case reflects the task force’s ongoing focus on document fraud.
“Fraud schemes built on counterfeit identities are designed to look legitimate while stealing from unsuspecting victims,” Sherwin said. “Through the Homeland Security Task Force, HSI Las Vegas and our partners will continue to expose criminals who use fake documents and online marketplaces to deceive the public and profit from fraud.”
Charges and next steps
If convicted, Brat faces a mandatory two-year prison term to be served consecutively to any other sentence. Arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 21, 2026. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case was investigated by the Homeland Security Task Force, which includes special agents from the FBI, HSI, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Nevada Gaming Commission. The case is being prosecuted by the District of Nevada.
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