Jason M. Frierson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
A Las Vegas resident has been sentenced to three years in prison for extortion, money laundering, stalking, and sending threatening messages. Idriss Qibaa was found guilty of these charges after he threatened to harm two individuals and their families, including children. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Richard F. Boulware II and includes a fine of $75,000 and restitution amounting to $200,000.
Court documents reveal that on April 29, 2024, Qibaa extorted $200,000 from one victim through threats of force. He acquired $63,500 worth of cryptocurrency as part of this scheme on March 7 and 8, 2024. In June and July of the same year, Qibaa used online direct messages and text communications to cause significant emotional distress to his victims. On July 19, he sent text messages threatening physical harm to a victim and their family members. Similar threats were sent to another victim on July 24.
In February 2025, Qibaa admitted guilt to charges including one count of extortion, two counts of money laundering, one count of stalking, and two counts involving interstate communications with threats.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada alongside Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans from the FBI Las Vegas Division.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI in collaboration with the Beverly Hills Police Department. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
