United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas
07/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/29/2026 14:53
Kansas farmer pleads guilty to fraud
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Kansas farmer pleads guilty to fraud
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Kansas
TOPEKA, KAN. - A Kansas man pleaded guilty to illegally selling crops that were collateral for a federal government loan.
According to court documents, Steven W. Porubsky, 49, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of conversion of mortgaged collateral.
Porubsky defrauded the Farm Service Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Porubsky is scheduled to be sentenced on November 3, 2026. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General (USDA-OIG) is investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham is prosecuting the case.
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Updated July 29, 2026
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Financial Fraud
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