Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of over $323,000. This sentence 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 information presented by U.S. Attorney Buchanan, Jordan completed a 72-month federal prison sentence on September 9, 2019, for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. He then began a six-year supervised release term. On April 5, 2020, he applied for an 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 without any employees.

The following month, Jordan sought an SBA-guaranteed PPP loan of $291,250 for the same fictitious business, claiming he had 18 employees needing payroll support during the pandemic. He supported this application with fake IRS documents and altered bank statements. The loan was deposited into his account on May 20, 2020; he then spent large sums at restaurants, retail stores, nail salons, and furniture stores.

By July 31, 2020, less than $5,000 remained in the account. Jordan's actions resulted in an overall loss to the SBA totaling $323,433.31.

Boeroepae Jordan was sentenced to three years and five months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He must also pay restitution amounting to $323,433.31 to the SBA after pleading guilty on October 10, 2024.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Garrett L. Bradford and Erin N. Spritzer.

In response to such cases of fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs, the Attorney General established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force on May 17, 2021. This task force aims to enhance efforts against pandemic-related fraud through collaboration across government agencies.

Individuals with information about attempted COVID-19 fraud can report it via the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline or Web Complaint Form.

For more details or inquiries regarding this case or others like it within Georgia's Northern District jurisdictional purview—contact information is available through their public affairs office or official website links provided above.