Washington, D.C. – A former Metropolitan Police Department administrative clerk has pleaded guilty to siphoning off over $26,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through fraudulent loan applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diamond T. Ransome, 34, of Washington, D.C., entered a guilty plea on October 21, 2025, in D.C. Superior Court to one felony count of fraud in the first degree. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the charges.
Ransome’s criminal activities began in July 2020 when she submitted applications for loans from both the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Under her fraudulent claims, Ransome secured a $1,000 cash advance and a $6,500 business loan under the EIDL. She also obtained a $20,833 PPP loan, which she claimed to use for eligible business expenses, leading the SBA to fully forgive the loan amount plus interest.
According to court documents, Ransome falsely claimed ownership of a hair and nail salon when applying for these loans, even though she had no registered business. She also presented falsified tax documents to support her applications.
The Honorable Carmen McLean accepted Ransome’s plea and scheduled sentencing for January 16, 2026. The investigation was conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Micah Bluming handling the prosecution.
Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department joined in the announcement, emphasizing the department’s commitment to rooting out corruption within its ranks.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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