Jennifer May, a 43-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government of $1.5 million through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
May entered her plea before U.S. District Court Judge Christopher R. Cooper, who set sentencing for December 9, 2025. As part of her plea agreement, May is required to return the $1.5 million to the United States.
Court documents show that May was the founder and owner of Next Level Partners LLC, a consulting firm that helped political campaigns comply with campaign finance regulations and manage accounts payable functions.
In October 2021, May applied for an additional $1.5 million EIDL loan modification for her business. The EIDL program was established during the COVID-19 pandemic by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide low-interest loans to small businesses facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic. These funds were meant for working capital needs such as payroll, rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and other regular business expenses.
Despite certifying on loan applications that all proceeds would be used solely for business purposes, May diverted funds to speculate on cryptocurrency and pay for unrelated ventures and personal expenses.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Hart from the Fraud, Public Corruption, and Civil Rights Section.
"May pleaded guilty to an Information charging her with one count of wire fraud before U.S. District Court Judge Christopher R. Cooper, who scheduled sentencing for December 9, 2025. Under the terms of the plea agreement, May must return the $1,500,000 to the United States."
"This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Hart of the Fraud, Public Corruption, and Civil Rights Section."
