ATLANTA – Jana Kanyadan, the former global chief information officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., has been sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the company out of nearly $1.9 million.
What we know: — Kanyadan, 54, of Marietta, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud conspiracy and seven counts of wire fraud on Nov. 1, 2024. Along with his prison sentence, he was ordered to pay a $250,000 fine and $985,166.66 in restitution. He will also serve three years of supervised release after completing his sentence.
FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown emphasized the agency’s commitment to holding corporate fraudsters accountable. “The defendant stole money that should have gone to his employer,” Brown said. “We will continue to investigate and hold accountable anyone who attempts to scam their employer out of funds.”
A Secret Business Scheme
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