Juan Arellano pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the iComTech fraud scheme on February 29th, 2024. His plea arrived just before his criminal trial was set to begin.

Arellano admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. These charges were detailed in a superseding information filed the same day as his plea. Forfeiture allegations were also part of the filing. His sentencing was initially set for September 17th, 2024.

The iComTech case has seen several other defendants enter guilty pleas. Marco Ruiz-Ochoa and David Carmona previously admitted their involvement. Their pleas paved the way for the trial of David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, which started on March 5th, 2024. As of March 7th, the jury’s verdict in that trial remained outstanding.

Later updates confirmed the convictions of Brend and Rodriguez. By March 17th, 2024, both had been found guilty by the court.

The status of Arellano’s sentencing became unclear in the weeks following the initial schedule. His September 17th, 2024, sentencing appeared not to have occurred as planned. Court records showed four sealed filings in Arellano's personal case docket after April 30th, 2024, with their contents not publicly disclosed.

Finally, on September 30th, 2025, Juan Arellano was sentenced to time served. This concluded his legal proceedings in the iComTech fraud case.