Ryan K. Buchanan, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to prison for defrauding pandemic relief programs, obtaining over $323,000 through fraudulent claims. This sentencing comes less than a year after his release from federal prison for previous firearms and drug-related 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 possession during a drug trafficking crime and began a supervised release period of six years. On April 5, 2020, he applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance of $5,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), falsely claiming ownership of a business named A/E Multi-Diamond Entertainment Incorporated with five employees. The SBA deposited the requested funds into an account opened by a family member at Jordan's behest.
The following month, Jordan sought an SBA-guaranteed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of $291,250 under the guise of needing payroll support for 18 employees of the same fictitious business. He supported this application with fake IRS documents and altered bank statements. The loan was approved and deposited on May 20, 2020; however, by July 31, only about $5,000 remained as Jordan had spent large sums at various establishments.
Jordan was convicted on October 10, 2024, after pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud. He received a sentence of three years and five months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay restitution amounting to $323,433.31 to the SBA.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Garrett L. Bradford and Erin N. Spritzer prosecuting the case.
The Attorney General's COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force was established on May 17, 2021, aiming to combat pandemic-related fraud through coordination across government agencies.
Individuals can report suspected COVID-19 related fraud via the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline or through their online complaint form.
For more information regarding this case or others handled by the Northern District of Georgia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, contact their Public Affairs Office or visit their website.
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