Chicago, Illinois – The FBI is seeking a man allegedly linked to a $220 million cattle fraud scheme affecting buyers nationwide.
According to a Wednesday post from FBI Chicago, Joshua Robert Link is wanted for his alleged involvement in a nationwide cattle fraud operation that investigators say resulted in approximately $115 million in losses to more than 2,000 cattle buyers.
The FBI alleges the scheme involved fraudulent cattle sales transactions conducted across multiple states. Authorities said Link has ties to Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois and Missouri.
A federal warrant lists conspiracy to commit wire fraud as the primary charge. The FBI emphasized that Link is considered wanted and has not been convicted. All allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
The agency is asking anyone with information about Link’s whereabouts to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov. Additional case details are available through the U.S. Department of Justice.
Investigators did not release further details about when the alleged fraud began or how it was uncovered. According to the FBI, the financial impact spans multiple states and thousands of cattle buyers, suggesting a broad national footprint.
The case may be of particular relevance to agricultural producers, livestock traders and young agricultural business operators entering the cattle market.
Authorities urge the public not to approach the suspect and to report credible information directly to federal investigators.
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