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FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Federal authorities have reportedly closed an investigation for evidence of theft and embezzlement without filing any charges.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico declined to discuss the investigation. Spokeswoman Elizabeth Johnson says the office can't comment on matters that aren't on the public record.
However, Navajo Agricultural Products Industry lawyer Marc Lowry told The Daily Times (http://bit.ly/1CPF2Hs ) that his clients learned the FBI completed its investigation in August.
Lowry says no charges were filed because the allegations were unfounded.
The FBI searched the business in 2013. Agents seized travel-expense reports, credit card receipts, bank statements and other records.
NAPI is a sprawling agribusiness entity south of Farmington. It produces corn, soybeans and other crops. It markets its products under the Navajo Pride label.
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