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A Buffalo con artist raked in $70,900 in COVID-19 relief funds by posing as the owner of a lucrative lawn and garden business. Jamar Jackson, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, a crime that carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
According to court documents, Jackson submitted a fake application for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) through the Small Business Administration on June 29, 2020, claiming his non-existent business had $142,000 in revenue and eight employees. The bogus claim netted him a $70,900 payout.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Bonanno prosecuted the case.
Jackson’s sentencing is set for August 31, 2026.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: White Collar Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
