# Contractor Accused of Stealing $198K | Jefferson City News

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Podcast: [Jefferson City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jefferson-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612333)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:22:57+00:00
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## Resource

A contractor in Montreal, Missouri, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing $198,000 meant for construction materials that never arrived. Accused of forging receipts to fake the purchase, Jacob Byler is now charged with theft over $25,000 and three counts of forgery, with authorities seeking his arrest. This case exposes the devastating consequences when trust in a home-building project is shattered by fraud. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c93749c572ff5af0

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