PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — More than a week after KOIN 6 News broke the story about vendors accusing the Vancouver Outdoor Expo of leaving them high and dry, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that they are investigating the event for fraud allegations.
The three-day event at the Clark County Fairgrounds held earlier this year was billed as “the biggest show in the Northwest” with celebrity guests. However, vendors say they lost money after promises of thousands of attendees did not come to fruition.
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In a phone interview with KOIN 6, organizer Shane Barbour denied any wrongdoing. However, he did acknowledge that the turnout was below his expectations. Barbour said he’s in the process of refunding vendors for four other expos.
In the past couple of weeks, vendors have vented their frustration to KOIN 6, with some saying they’re out thousands of dollars and struggling to survive as a small business…