Riley County Extension Office Suffers Over $14,000 Loss Due to Check Forgery
The Riley County Extension Office in Manhattan, Kansas, was the victim of a forgery involving a check that resulted in a loss of over $14,000.
Topeka, KS, October 7, 2026 — A financial loss exceeding $14,000 has been reported by the Riley County Extension Office in Manhattan, Kansas. The incident involved a fraudulent check, according to information provided about the trend.
The specific details surrounding the forgery, including the date it occurred, the name of the alleged forger, or the exact method used to perpetrate the fraud, were not immediately available in the summary of the trend. The Riley County Extension Office, which serves the agricultural and community education needs of the county, confirmed it was the victim of this financial crime.
The amount lost has been stated as over $14,000. Information regarding whether law enforcement has been involved or if any recovery efforts are underway was not provided in the initial summary.
The extension office is a branch of the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, dedicated to providing research-based information and educational programs to the community.
Further details regarding the investigation or the specific circumstances leading to the loss were not disclosed in the provided summary.
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