Seth S. Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud for defrauding Philadelphia-area nonprofits of about $322,798. Prosecutors say he used a company credit card for personal expenses, diverted funds to accounts he controlled, and falsified or fabricated expense documentation.

Seth S. Jones, 46, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of wire fraud tied to a scheme targeting two Philadelphia-area nonprofit companies, prosecutors said. The case alleged that Jones exploited nonprofit funds through a combination of payment diversion and falsified financial records. According to the government, Jones used a company credit card to pay for personal expenses rather than legitimate business or organizational needs. Prosecutors also claimed he diverted funds to bank accounts he controlled, converting nonprofit resources for his own benefit. A key part of the alleged conduct involved manufactured paper trails: investigators said Jones falsified and/or fabricated expense-related documentation to support payments and conceal the misuse of funds. The guilty plea centers on the use of interstate wires in furtherance of the scheme, which DOJ described as a fraud that harmed organizations relying on donations and program funding. The amount at issue was approximately $322,798. The plea underscores how fraud involving credit cards, account diversion, and fake supporting documents can be used to disguise wrongdoing inside financial operations of nonprofits.