A former Jacksonville pastor has been indicted on four counts of wire fraud for allegedly directing fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans, federal authorities said.
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1, 2023, at an office of the Department of Justice in Washington. – A former Jacksonville pastor has been indicted on four counts of wire fraud for allegedly directing fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans, federal authorities said. Marcus Eichelberger, 46, was accused in an indictment of directing another person between March 2021 and February 2022 to complete and submit applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans from the Small Business Administration that they were not entitled to receive, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. The indictment says the applications certified the proceeds would be used to maintain payroll and pay expenses for a purported business.After the loans were approved, prosecutors allege Eichelberger and the other person retained the proceeds for personal use rather than any legitimate PPP purpose and later fraudulently applied for forgiveness, causing about $50,000 in loss.“The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to prosecuting those who use fraud and deception to exploit our nation’s federal benefits programs,” U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe said in a statement. “We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of these taxpayer-funded programs.” Special Agent in Charge David Spilker of the VA Office of Inspector General’s Southeast Field Office said the investigation — conducted with the SBA Office of Inspector General — found that a VA employee and the employee’s pastor fraudulently obtained federal relief funds intended for legitimate businesses. “This case demonstrates the VA OIG’s unwavering commitment to detecting and preventing fraud,” Spilker said.Jonathan Lundy Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.Operation New Uniform hosts 10th annual clay shooting fundraiser for veteransJacksonville family to remember teen killed hours after high school graduation four years ago‘First-of-its-kind’ affordable apartments coming to Northside; 25% of units reserved for DCPS staffWhat really happens after you drop off a donation? 👀Jags safety, Marine Officer Rayuan Lane III swears in recruits before NFL seasonJEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshopFrom gold to green, just a few more days and it's harvest time!Added JSO patrols at Raines High after shooting near schoolState attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry’s lobbying firm1 person injured in shooting near Raines High School that prompted lockdown, no students injuredArtemis II's astronauts splashdown off coast of San Diego
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