Billings, Montana based Montana Waterworks LLC ordered to pay $350K for lying about Indian preference

"Businesses attempting to fleece the system and claim benefits for which they should not receive will not be tolerated," said U.S. Attorney Michael Cotter in his sentencing memorandum.

Owners of a Billings water pipe manufacturer have been ordered to pay $350,000 in penalties for defrauding a Montana tribe by claiming to be a minority-owned business in order to receive tribal and federal contracts.

Montana Waterworks LLC http://www.mtwaterworks.com/ , was created by Tony Belcourt, Kevin McGovern and Kent Boos, who claim a combined 50 years of experience.

The company website describes the business as a Montana owned company that represents major manufacturers of pipe, fittings, valves, fabric and hydrants.

By Aja Goare – MTN News

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