The longtime accountant for Oakes Farms pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a federal fraud investigation, becoming the eighth defendant to cooperate in a probe tied to pandemic-era relief programs and agricultural funding.
A former Oakes Farms manager pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting to $1.15M in schemes and agreeing to testify against coconspirators.
Federal prosecutors detailed a sweeping fraud scheme tied to Oakes Farms, with six former executives and associates pleading guilty to charges involving millions in federal programs. Alfie Oakes has not been charged.
