Former LeNature’s CEO Gregory Podlucky indicted in $806 million Ponzi scheme

Podlucky, 49, of Ligonier Township was charged with tax evasion; mail, wire and bank fraud; and money laundering, according to a 29-count indictment unsealed by U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan. The indictment was delivered Sept. 17 but not made public until Monday.

Podlucky founded the Latrobe-based maker of flavored water, fruit juices and tea in 1992 and presided over it until November 2006, when it collapsed under allegations of gross mismanagement and a mountain of debt.

Also indicted were:

• Podlucky's brother Jonathan, 35, of Hempfield, former chief operating officer of the now-bankrupt company;
• Robert Lynn, 65, of Ligonier Township, a former vice president.
• Andrew Murin, 53, of McDonald, Washington County, a close friend of Gregory Podlucky and a company consultant.
• Donald Pollinger, no age available, an equipment broker from Charlotte, N.C.