Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding pandemic relief programs of over $323,000. This comes less than a year after his release from federal prison for firearms and drug offenses.
"Jordan quickly returned to his criminal activity after his release from prison, this time committing fraud to obtain money intended to help individuals and businesses who were suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic," stated U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "This case demonstrates our continuing resolve to identify and prosecute individuals who wrongfully exploited the pandemic relief programs."
According to court details provided by U.S. Attorney Buchanan, Jordan completed a 72-month sentence on September 9, 2019, for firearm-related charges and began supervised release. On April 5, 2020, he applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance of $5,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), claiming ownership of A/E Multi-Diamond Entertainment Incorporated with five employees—a business that existed only in name.
The SBA deposited $5,000 into an account opened by a family member under false pretenses. In May 2020, Jordan sought an SBA-guaranteed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of $291,250 for the same non-existent business by falsely claiming it had 18 employees. He supported his application with fake IRS documents and altered bank statements.
After receiving the funds on May 20, 2020, Jordan spent large sums at restaurants and retail outlets. By July 31, less than $5,000 remained in the account resulting in a total loss of $323,433.31 to the SBA.
Jordan was convicted on October 10, 2024 after pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud. He was sentenced to three years and five months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution amounting to $323,433.31.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration with prosecution handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Garrett L. Bradford and Erin N. Spritzer.
In response to rising fraud cases during COVID-19 relief efforts, the Attorney General established a COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force on May 17, 2021 aimed at bolstering investigations into fraudulent activities associated with pandemic aid programs.
Reports regarding attempted COVID-19 related fraud can be made via the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline or through their online complaint form.
For more information about this case or other related matters contact the U.S Attorney’s Public Affairs Office or visit their website.