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Department of JusticeDOJMed source confidence · 83%Jul 2, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC · 5d ago
Iowa Man Waives $17.7M Discharge After USTP Investigation into Sham Loans
Case File
Jeffrey Garth Ewing waived his bankruptcy discharge of over $17.7 million after a U.S. Trustee Program investigation. He was found to have transferred nearly $400,000 to shield assets from creditors. The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa approved this waiver.
•Jeffrey Garth Ewing waived his bankruptcy discharge of $17.7 million.
•He transferred nearly $400,000 to avoid paying creditors.
•The Bankruptcy Court approved his waiver on June 15, 2026.
•Creditors can pursue Ewing for payment after the case closes.
Why This Matters
Creditors can now seek payment from Ewing for his $17.7 million debts. This enforcement action highlights the importance of integrity in bankruptcy proceedings.