A Wisconsin man has been charged with defrauding the Federal Crop Insurance Program, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced.
Lance G. Meier, 52, Ogema, is charged with defrauding the federal crop insurance program. The indictment alleges that on September 30, 2019, Meier submitted a fraudulent Wells Fargo bank statement to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation in connection with reinstating his crop insurance.
If convicted, Meier faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.
The charge against Meier is the result of an investigation conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Stelljes is handling the case.
Topics Fraud Agribusiness
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