New York Man Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

Burlington, Vermont - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that on March 18, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Van Jackson, 38, recently of Queensbury, New York, with wire fraud and money laundering.

Jackson entered a plea of not guilty to the charges during an arraignment on April 17, 2026 before United States Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller. Judge Miller ordered that Jackson be released on conditions.

According to court records, Jackson allegedly defrauded a Vermont medical practice of at least $400,000. This included $68,000 that Jackson allegedly wired into his personal bank account and then used to pay a settlement with a medical practice in New York. Jackson previously had worked for that medical practice and entered into that settlement agreement after misappropriating funds from that practice.

The United States Attorney's Office emphasizes that an indictment contains allegations only and that Jackson is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Jackson faces up to twenty years of imprisonment if convicted. The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the District Court with guidance from the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines and the statutory sentencing factors.

First Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt commended the investigatory efforts of Homeland Security Investigations.

The prosecutor is Assistant United States Attorney Joshua L. Banker. Jackson is represented by the Office for the Federal Public Defender.