The company Meat Works of Kansas has been scammed out of $60,000 in an internet scam.

RCPD filed a report for theft by deception on Tuesday in the 300 block of Main Street in Riley when it was reported the business was scammed through an email into buying 15,000 pounds of ground beef from an unknown subject.

On its website, Meat Works describes itself as a “well established and respected provider of custom Wagyu beef processing and purveying services.” The company provides beef to the Booth Creek Wagyu chain.

At this time, officers have no further information in the case but is encouraging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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The company Meat Works of Kansas has been scammed out of $60,000 in an internet scam.

RCPD filed a report for theft by deception on Tuesday in the 300 block of Main Street in Riley when it was reported the business was scammed through an email into buying 15,000 pounds of ground beef from an unknown subject.

On its website, Meat Works describes itself as a “well established and respected provider of custom Wagyu beef processing and purveying services.” The company provides beef to the Booth Creek Wagyu chain.

At this time, officers have no further information in the case but is encouraging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Officers filed a report of theft by deception on December 31, 2024, at approximately 1:43 PM in the 300 block of Main Street. Officers list Meat Works of Kansas as the victim when it was reported the business was deceived by email for the purchase of 15,000 lbs of ground beef by an unknown subject. Total estimated loss associated with this report is $60,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Allyson Gann, 37, of Manhattan, was arrested on December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:02 PM in the 100 block of Courthouse Plz. Gann was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges in this matter were for aggravated battery, battery, and domestic battery. Total bond was set at $12,000. Gann was confined at the time of this report.

Asia Foster, 32, was arrested on December 31, 2024, at approximately 11:55 PM in Manhattan. Foster was arrested on the probable cause offenses of battery on an LEO, sexual battery, domestic battery, criminal restraint, and interference with an LEO. Total bond was set at $10,000. Foster was confined at the time of this report.

Braden Hooper, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 1, 2025, at approximately 3:02 AM in the 1000 block of Vattier Street. Hooper was arrested on the probable cause offenses of domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Total bond was set at $6,000. Hooper was confined at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of rape on January 1, 2025, at approximately 10:04 AM in Manhattan.  Due to the nature of this report, no other details will be released at this time.

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Officers filed a report of theft by deception on December 31, 2024, at approximately 1:43 PM in the 300 block of Main Street. Officers list Meat Works of Kansas as the victim when it was reported the business was deceived by email for the purchase of 15,000 lbs of ground beef by an unknown subject. Total estimated loss associated with this report is $60,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Allyson Gann, 37, of Manhattan, was arrested on December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:02 PM in the 100 block of Courthouse Plz. Gann was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges in this matter were for aggravated battery, battery, and domestic battery. Total bond was set at $12,000. Gann was confined at the time of this report.

Asia Foster, 32, was arrested on December 31, 2024, at approximately 11:55 PM in Manhattan. Foster was arrested on the probable cause offenses of battery on an LEO, sexual battery, domestic battery, criminal restraint, and interference with an LEO. Total bond was set at $10,000. Foster was confined at the time of this report.

Braden Hooper, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 1, 2025, at approximately 3:02 AM in the 1000 block of Vattier Street. Hooper was arrested on the probable cause offenses of domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Total bond was set at $6,000. Hooper was confined at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of rape on January 1, 2025, at approximately 10:04 AM in Manhattan.  Due to the nature of this report, no other details will be released at this time.

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