‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Apollo Nida Sentenced to 8 Years in Fraud Case

The 35-year-old Nida, who was arrested in January, had faced up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million.

His eight-year prison sentence will be followed by five years of supervised release.

The reality TV personality pleaded guilty in May.

According to United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates, beginning in August 2009, Nida and others obtained stolen checks by stealing them or buying them from other criminal associates. The stolen checks involved in the scheme included United States Treasury checks, as well as checks stolen from the pension fund of Delta Airlines. They also obtained funds by filing fraudulent tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service and making fraudulent claims against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and at least eleven states, all in the names of victims whose identities had been stolen.

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