Pastor Pleads Guilty in PPP Scam | Jacksonville News

A Jacksonville pastor, Marcus Eichelberger, just admitted guilt to wire fraud for scamming pandemic relief programs — including the Paycheck Protection Program — and now faces up to 20 years per count. He allegedly helped church members like Talia McIntyre and Justin Burns rig loans, taking thousands in fees and kickbacks while guiding them through the forgiveness process. McIntyre pleaded guilty earlier this year, admitting she sent him $19K via a fake catering business, while Burns handed him $31K from an Economic Injury Disaster Loan scheme. Eichelberger’s plea deal dropped two other charges, but his sentence is looming — and it’s going to be serious. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d8dbb164d1f6edb