diff --git a/mail2redmine.py b/mail2redmine.py
index 410402b..68c4530 100644
--- a/mail2redmine.py
+++ b/mail2redmine.py
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ def create_ticket(mail):
                   'description': body,
                   'uploads': attachments}
     if tech_manager:
-        issue['assigned_to_id'] = tech_manager.id
+        issue_data['assigned_to_id'] = tech_manager.id
 
     issue = r.issue.create(**issue_data)