U.S. Department
of Justice
United States v. Jesse Kipf (6:23-cr-60-REW)
Jesse E. Kipf of Somerset, Kentucky, has been charged with computer fraud stemming from data breaches he conducted on a number of state and corporate networks. Kipf obtained credentials to access the private networks of these public and private entities, and through such access, was able to view state constituent and business client personally identifying information. Kipf was also charged with attempting to sell the credentials he used to access these protected networks. The data breaches occurred on the following dates:
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On or about February 12, 2023, Guest-Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
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On or about June 21, 2023, Kipf breached the protected network of Milestone, Inc.
Kipf specifically accessed networks associated to the above companies’ services provided to hotel chains. These services include the use of the internet during hotel stays or use of hotel websites. To date, investigators have no evidence that Kipf accessed the personally identifying information of hotel customers.
If you believe that you have suffered a harm as a result of these intrusions, please contact the United States Attorney’s Office Victim Assistance Program at 859-685-4906. Updates about this case will be posted below.
Case Events
10/26/2023 |
Federal Grand Jury returns Indictment (Indictment attached) |
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CANCELLED: The Jury Trial previously scheduled before U.S. District Court Judge Robert Wier on April 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m. at U.S. District Court, 310 S. Main Street, London KY has been cancelled. |
04/03/2024 |
A hearing before Judge Edward Atkins is scheduled on April 3, 2024, 1 p.m. at 313 John Watts Fed Blg., 330 West Broadway, Frankfort KY for the case which involves defendant(s) Jesse Kipf. The purpose of this hearing is for the defendant(s) to enter a plea of guilty. |
08/19/2024 |
The sentencing hearing for defendant, Jesse Kipf, has been set for August 19, 2024, 01:30 PM at US District Court, 310 S. Main Street, London KY before Judge Robert Wier. Victims of Kipf’s offenses have the right to be heard by the court at the sentencing hearing or in writing. If you believe you are a victim and want to exercise the right to be heard, please contact Victim Assistance Specialist Amanda Alvarado at 859-685-4890 or e-mail Amanda.Alvarado@usdoj.gov. |