The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that a 29-year-old Bakersfield man has pleaded not guilty to aggravated identity theft and possessing stolen mail in a scheme that began in 2023.
According to court documents, between January and July 2023, Kyle Matthew Lisman allegedly orchestrated a plan to steal victims’ identities for financial gain.
Prosecutors said Lisman used another person’s name, Social Security number, and other personal information to fraudulently purchase a car from a Bakersfield dealership. He allegedly paid $40,000 online and later presented a fake driver’s license, created from the victim’s state ID but with his own photo, to complete the purchase in person.
Lisman also allegedly redirected other victims’ mail to his address by submitting fraudulent change-of-address forms. Between May and July 2023, he reportedly opened credit and debit accounts in other people’s names and used them to withdraw thousands of dollars and make purchases.
In September 2023, he was accused of possessing multiple credit cards, checks, and debit cards belonging to others.
Lisman is scheduled to be sentenced on April 20, 2026. He faces a minimum of two years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, along with a potential $250,000 fine. The final sentence will be determined by the court based on statutory factors and federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service conducted the investigation.