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Feds raid Republican donor’s home; lawsuit alleges he failed to repay millions
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Feds raid Republican donor’s home; lawsuit alleges he failed to repay millions

NAPLES, Fla. — A day after federal agents raided two properties of conservative businessman Alfie Oakes, newly revealed court documents accuse the high-profile MAGA Republican of failing to repay millions of dollars in loans.

It was an intense scene in Oakes’ neighborhood when agents from several federal agencies showed up in unmarked cars outside his home in Naples, Florida, according to neighbors.

Law enforcement also showed up at the Oakes packing plant in Immokalee.

Lawsuit accuses Alfie Oakes of failing to repay millions during search of his Naples home

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General confirmed that its DCIS agents were carrying out law enforcement activities at Oakes properties in coordination with the IRS and Secret Service.

However, none of the agencies revealed the exact reason for this decision.

Court documents reveal that Farm Credit of Florida filed a civil complaint against Oakes and his wife last month, accusing them of defaulting on part of a $4 million loan. The complaint said Farm Credit had the right to seize the property if the loan was not repaid, although it is unclear whether that financial dispute was the trigger for the recent federal action.

John Meo, chairman of the Collier County Republican Executive Committee, spoke with Oakes after the raid.

‘Official Business’: Federal Agents Raid Alfie Oakes’ North Naples Home

Meo expressed disappointment with the conduct of the raid, calling it excessive.

“It’s not a good look for America when five or six agencies show up at someone’s workplace or home,” Meo said. “The crime is that he has to go through this process, and it was not done in the usual way. These three-letter agencies don’t come to your door like you’re a mass murderer,” Meo added.

Oakes declined to provide immediate comment to reporters, saying only “Go Trump” when approached near his Naples home. Meo said he was confident Oakes would “come out on top” in the situation.

“Alfie is very versed in adversity, being in so many different businesses, and he was fine; he’ll be fine,” Meo added.

Scripps News South Florida contacted Oakes and Farm Credit of Florida’s attorney for additional statements but had not received a response as of Friday afternoon.

This story was originally published by Mahmoud Bennett at Scripps News South Florida.