Scheme involved at least $140 million in sales of grain
A fifth farmer has pleaded guilty to his role in an organic grain fraud scheme that involved at least $140 million in sales of grain, reportsKCRG.
John Burton, of Clarksdale, MO, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Randy Constant, Chillicothe, MO,also pled guilty to chargesalleging he masterminded the scheme.
Three other Nebraska farmershave also pleaded guilty in the case.
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