Earlier today, federal authorities unsealed an indictment in Brooklyn charging Jordan Khammar with wire fraud and money laundering. Khammar, who was arrested in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of orchestrating a decade-long scheme to defraud his employer—a multinational media, brand management, and consulting company—of more than $8.2 million.
The announcement was made by Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Harry T. Chavis, Jr., Special Agent in Charge at IRS-Criminal Investigation New York.
“As alleged, for over a decade and on hundreds of occasions, Khammar betrayed his employer’s trust and took advantage of his access to its financial systems for personal gain,” stated United States Attorney Nocella. “This Office remains committed to seeking justice for all victims of fraud and prosecuting those who perpetrate it.”
According to the indictment, Khammar began working as a financial consultant at the company in 2006 before rising to Financial Director. Between January 2015 and May 2025, he allegedly used his position to initiate over 300 fraudulent wire transactions from the company’s bank account to himself.
Khammar is accused of concealing the theft by manipulating company records and restricting access to financial systems. The indictment alleges that he created more than 100 false entries in the company’s general ledger to disguise transfers as legitimate expenses such as credit card payments or office renovations.
Most of the stolen funds were reportedly wired to an account under Olive Tree Ventures, Inc., a business controlled by Khammar. From there, significant amounts were used to finance other ventures—including Sideswipe Media, Inc.—and pay payroll expenses associated with film and television productions.
Additional allegations include using company funds for personal real estate purchases in Florida and Ohio; paying personal credit card bills; making cash withdrawals; and covering other personal expenses like furniture and travel.
If convicted on these charges—which remain allegations until proven—Khammar could face up to 20 years in prison.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Jonathan P. Lax and Dana Rehnquist from the Business and Securities Fraud Section. Forfeiture matters are being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Claire S. Kedeshian.
Jordan Khammar is 47 years old and resides in Columbus, Ohio.
