Ajenifuja

MEMORANDUM **

Bashir Olawale Ajenifuja appeals his 96-month sentence imposed after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder money, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956 (h). Ajenifuja contends that the district court erred by increasing his offense level by four points for his leadership role under U.S.S.G. § 3Bl.l(a). We have jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. § 3742 (a). We review for clear error, United States v. Maldonado, 215 F.3d 1046, 1050 (9th Cir.2000), and we affirm.

Because Ajenifuja was a leader and organizer of a bank fraud, identity theft, and money laundering scheme that involved five or more participants, the district court did not err by increasing his offense level under U.S.S.G. § 3Bl.l(a). See United States v. Savage, 67 F.3d 1435, 1443 (9th Cir.1995) (explaining that “the adjustment for role is based on all relevant conduct, as defined in U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3, and not solely on the defendant’s role in the offense of conviction”).

In addition, the district court properly relied on the presentence report to find that Ajenifuja was a leader or organizer and that the criminal activity involved five or more participants. See Maldonado, 215 F.3d at 1051 (district court may…