D.C. Code § 22-3227.06
§ 22-3227.06. Jurisdiction.
The offense of identity theft shall be deemed to be committed in the District of Columbia, regardless of whether the offender is physically present in the District of Columbia, if:
(1) The person whose personal identifying information is improperly obtained, created, possessed, or used is a resident of, or located in, the District of Columbia; or
(2) Any part of the offense takes place in the District of Columbia.