Topeka Developer Kent Lindemuth Indicted for Perjury in Bankruptcy Case

TOPEKA, KAN. – In a stunning turn of events, Topeka developer Kent Douglas Lindemuth finds himself entangled in a new federal charge of perjury, adding to his ever-growing list of 114 counts that include bankruptcy fraud and possession of firearms under indictment.

Lindemuth, 65, has been charged with lying under oath in an attempt to conceal assets during a bankruptcy proceeding. This latest charge comes after he initially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in November 2012, only to be accused of hiding assets in June 2016.

According to the new indictment, on Jan. 7, 2013, Lindemuth committed perjury when he testified that he had reported all his assets as required by law and would notify his attorney of any changes. However, at the time, he was reportedly concealing an Envista Credit Union account, a US Bank account, a revenue stream exceeding $1 million, and firearms valued over $1 million.

The perjury charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. Additionally, the charges of bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

The investigation into Lindemuth’s alleged misdeeds was handled by the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Rich Hathaway leading the prosecution.