In a shocking revelation, a California man, Shawn Sawa, has confessed to orchestrating a scheme that involved stealing and reselling over $4.8 million worth of livestock feed. The stolen funds were then funneled into a spree of luxury purchases, including homes, cars, and even private karate lessons. The unfolding details of the case reveal a gripping tale of deception and audacious criminality.
The Guilty Plea
Shawn Sawa, a former food processor manager, pleaded guilty on Monday in a California federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The admission came after a federal grand jury indicted Sawa and his alleged co-conspirator, Richard Best, in September 2022, charging them with conspiracy and wire fraud.
Stealing $4.8M Of Cow Feed For Luxury Buys: The Elaborate Scheme
Court documents disclose that Sawa and Best executed their plan between 2015 and 2017 by pilfering a staggering 13,500 tons of canola used for cow feed from unsuspecting food processors. The stolen canola, valued at $4.8 million, was then resold for a profit through Best’s transloading company.
