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Brian Kolfage
Convicted Felon
We Build the Wall Fraud Co-Conspirator
Overview
Brian Kolfage is a decorated Air Force veteran and triple amputee who co-founded the We Build the Wall crowdfunding campaign with Steve Bannon. He was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering for diverting over $350,000 in donor funds for personal use including a boat, luxury SUV, and cosmetic surgery.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
We Build the Wall fraud; $25 million raised, funds stolen
Used donations for boat, luxury SUV, cosmetic surgery, jewelry, home renovations
Bannon pardoned but Kolfage not pardoned
Exploited veteran status to solicit donations
Convicted on federal fraud charges
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
3 documented violations
18 U.S.C. § 1014Wire fraud conspiracy(Financial Crimes)
18 U.S.C. § 1956Money laundering conspiracy(Financial Crimes)
26 U.S.C. § 7206Tax fraud(Financial Crimes)
Known Associates & Connections
Steve Bannon
We Build the Wall co-conspirator (pardoned)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 20, 1982
- Birthplace
- Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Also Known As
- Border Wall Scammer
Education
- •University of Arizona
Key Timeline
1982
Born in Arizona
2004
Severely wounded in Iraq, loses three limbs
2018
Launches We Build the Wall GoFundMe
2020
Indicted for fraud (August)
2021
Bannon pardoned, Kolfage not pardoned
2022
Convicted on federal charges
2023
Sentenced to 51 months in prison