A Kansas man pleaded guilty on July 29 to illegally selling crops that were collateral for a federal government loan. According to court documents, Steven W. Porubsky, 49, of Topeka admitted guilt to one count of conversion of mortgaged collateral.
Porubsky defrauded the Farm Service Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He 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 case is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas is a federal office within the U.S. Department of Justice that covers areas such as Kansas City, Wichita and Lawrence; it advances justice through law enforcement, public education efforts, victim support services and community wellness initiatives in collaboration with Project Safe Neighborhoods, according to the official website.