A Kansas man, Brett Allan Wilson, 48, of Wichita, Kansas, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a massive crop insurance scam.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Wilson submitted false claims to the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, stating that severe weather had destroyed his crops when, in reality, he had sold them off the books.
Between 2017 and 2021, Wilson defrauded the USDA out of over $1.1 million, earning himself a spot in the annals of agricultural crime.
The scheme, which involved Wilson and an unknown accomplice, is believed to have been orchestrated from Wilson’s farm in Wichita, Kansas.
Wilson’s guilty plea comes as a relief to the USDA, which had been investigating the claims for years.
Under the terms of his plea agreement, Wilson is expected to serve 10 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
In addition to his prison sentence, Wilson will also be required to pay $1.1 million in restitution to the USDA.
Wilson’s defense team has declined to comment on the matter, citing the ongoing investigation.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source â†â€â€ÂÂÂ
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