Atlanta: More than ten years in prison for $3 million pandemic loan fraud

By Erick León

Ian Jackson was sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for organizing a scheme that obtained more than $3 million through at least 15 fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans. The sentence was announced in Atlanta on October 21.

Prosecutors documented the recruitment of collaborators to manipulate programs intended for small businesses affected by the public health emergency. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Inspector General participated in the investigation. The sentence concerns fraud proved in this case.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice: Convicted Felon Sentenced for Orchestrating $3 Million COVID Fraud Scheme. Statement dated October 21, 2026.

Original Spanish article, published October 25, 2026.

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