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Alaska Man Sentenced for Hunting Scam
A 36-year-old Alaskan man, Michael Beans, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for a massive hunting scam. He defrauded nearly 40 hunters by posing as a licensed guide, collecting over $59,000 in deposits, but lacked the necessary credentials. Beans used social media to lure victims, offering discounts and then ghosting them. He also led illegal hunts, tarnishing the reputation of legitimate guides. Beans pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Lacey Act violations, ordered to pay $64,110 in restitution, and face three years of supervised release. This case underscores the consequences of exploiting wildlife and tourists, and the importance of maintaining the integrity of Alaskas hunting community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11f1b13b3f3e8252
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