Former Westerville Man Sentenced for $829K Military Fraud

Andrew Nolan provided faulty parts to the U.S. military through his company over an 8-year period.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:07pm

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A 46-year-old former Westerville, Ohio resident named Andrew Nolan was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. military out of nearly $830,000. Nolan's company, Nolan Manufacturing, supplied critical military parts that did not match the contracted specifications from 2012 to 2020, instead buying cheaper parts from unapproved manufacturers and relabeling them.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious consequences for companies and individuals who attempt to defraud the U.S. military, which relies on the integrity of its supply chain for critical equipment. Fraud against the military not only wastes taxpayer money but can also put service members' lives at risk if faulty parts are used in mission-essential gear.

The details

Prosecutors said Nolan intentionally provided the military with parts that did not meet the contracted specifications. Instead of sourcing the proper parts, Nolan would buy cheaper components from unapproved manufacturers, then have a third party laser-etch the correct part numbers onto them before shipping to the military. This fraud resulted in a total loss of $829,512 across 148 separate contracts.

  • Nolan's fraudulent activities took place from 2012 through 2020.
  • Nolan was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2022.
  • Nolan pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges in 2025.
  • Nolan was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison on April 16, 2026.

The players

Andrew Nolan

A 46-year-old former resident of Westerville, Ohio who now lives in Riviera Beach, Florida. Nolan owned a company called Nolan Manufacturing that defrauded the U.S. military out of nearly $830,000 by providing faulty, non-conforming parts over an 8-year period.

Nolan Manufacturing

A company owned by Andrew Nolan that supplied a variety of military parts to the U.S. Department of Defense from 2012 through 2020, during which time Nolan defrauded the military by providing faulty, non-conforming parts.

U.S. Department of Defense

The federal agency formerly known as the Department of War, which is the military department of the United States government responsible for national security and defense.

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The takeaway

This fraud case demonstrates the importance of maintaining the highest standards of integrity in military procurement and supply chains. Taxpayers and service members deserve to have confidence that critical equipment is being sourced and delivered to specification, and this sentencing sends a strong message that such fraudulent behavior will be met with serious legal consequences.