Roger Wilson, the owner of Clay’s Tobacco Warehouse, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for his role in the scheme. Michael McNew, a crop insurance adjuster and a crop insurance agent received the longest sentence of 86 months in prison for causing $23 million in losses.
Special Agent in Charge Jason Williams of the USDA-OIG said, “The individuals who participated in this scheme caused the United States government and insurance carriers to sustain over $40 million in losses.”
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