Lexington, Kentucky, December 26, 2025
In a significant crackdown on fraud, seven farmers and a warehouse manager in Kentucky have been sentenced to prison for a multi-million dollar crop insurance fraud scheme. The fraudulent activities, spanning from 2014 to 2019, involved falsifying crop loss claims related to burley tobacco production, resulting in nearly $10 million in losses to insurers. Sentences ranged from time served to 52 months in federal prison, along with substantial restitution orders. This case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat similar fraud in the agricultural sector.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Seven Farmers and Warehouse Manager Sentenced in Kentucky Crop Insurance Fraud Scheme…