# Federal jury convicts two brothers in $240 million cattle Ponzi scheme

> Two brothers sentenced for $240 million cattle fraud scheme.
- Title: Federal jury convicts two brothers in $240 million cattle…
- Summary: Two brothers sentenced for $240 million cattle fraud scheme. Federal jury convicted Joshua and Jason Link for running a $240 million cattle investment Ponzi…
- Keywords: federal jury, cattle ponzi scheme, joshua link, jason link, agrimime llc, fort worth, wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering, restitution orders, sentencing date, FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/federal-jury-convicts-two-brothers-240-million-fort-worth-cattle-ponzi-scheme
- Author: Amber Kite
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal jury, cattle ponzi scheme, joshua link, jason link, agrimime llc, fort worth, wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering, restitution orders, sentencing date, news, local
## Conviction of Link brothers
Federal jury convicted Joshua and Jason Link for a $240 million cattle investment fraud scheme.
## Ponzi scheme details
Agridime sold contracts for 60,000 nonexistent cattle to over 2,200 victims.
## Fraudulent activities
Prosecutors proved the brothers diverted funds for personal luxury items and embezzled over $2.7 million.
## Personal luxury purchases
The scheme funded a five-bedroom barndominium, a 2006 Hummer H2, and solar panel installations.
## Co-conspirators
Four additional co-conspirators pleaded guilty before the trial ended.
## Sentencing details
Joshua and Jason Link face up to 20 years in prison and restitution orders, with sentencing on March 4, 2027.
## Key takeaway

Federal jury convicted Joshua and Jason Link for running a $240 million cattle investment Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,200 victims.