Missouri Man on FBI's 'Most Wanted' List for $220M Fraud Scheme

Joshua Link accused of defrauding over 2,200 investors nationwide through fake cattle business

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A man from Missouri named Joshua Link is wanted by the FBI for allegedly defrauding multiple investors out of $220 million in a nationwide fraud scheme involving a fake cattle business called Agridime LLC based in Fort Worth, Texas. Link and four others were federally indicted for collecting over $220 million from more than 2,200 victims across the U.S. by falsely promising high investment returns from cattle purchases, processing, and sales that never materialized.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of investment fraud schemes targeting unsuspecting individuals, with the FBI now placing Link on its 'Most Wanted' list due to the massive scale of the alleged fraud. It also raises concerns about the oversight and regulation of alternative investment opportunities, especially in industries like agriculture that may seem low-risk to some investors.

The details

According to the indictment, Link and the others associated with Agridime LLC told cattle purchasers, ranchers and feedlots that the company would use their funds to buy specific cattle, raise them, and sell the meat for investment returns of 15% to 32%. However, the funds were instead used to pay Agridime's operating expenses, cover personal expenses, and purchase property, rather than being invested as promised.

  • Joshua Link has been on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list since February 2026.

The players

Joshua Link

A 6-foot-1 man from Missouri with brown hair and blue eyes, who has ties to Illinois, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado and Kansas, and is wanted by the FBI for his alleged role in a $220 million fraud scheme.

Agridime LLC

A business based in Fort Worth, Texas that offered cattle sales, meat processing and retail services, but was allegedly used by Link and four others to defraud over 2,200 investors nationwide out of $220 million.

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What’s next

The FBI is actively seeking information from the public to locate and apprehend Joshua Link, who remains at large.

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder for investors to thoroughly research any alternative investment opportunities, especially those involving physical commodities, and to be wary of promises of outsized returns that seem too good to be true.