Baldwin County AKME Gardens Shut Down For Fraudulent Activity
BALDWIN COUNTY Ala.
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media
April 3, 2025
A business called AKME, operating in Baldwin County is under investigation by the Attorney General’s office.
AKME Gardens is accused of fraudulently conducting business and scamming customers for several years according to Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office.
Marshall said complaints date back to 2021.
The AG’s office has also issued a restraining order against AKME Group, LLC and AKME, LLC — collectively known as AKME Gardens — Adam Karsten Morck and Kristina Nis Dias.
The company’s website and social media channels have been taken over by the AG’s office and closed. The website now contains a copy of the restraining order.
The investigation shows that the business which has been selling agricultural products and grafted trees for customers throughout the country has been operating fraudulently.
One of the things at issue is that the owners have falsely claimed to be certified to sell plants and seeds in violation of the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Further, he said many paid-for products were never delivered according to AG Marshall.
“Making false claims to trick buyers into spending large sums of money without delivering a product is not only unfair but illegal under Alabama’s consumer protection laws,” Marshall stated. “In this case, by falsely claiming to be an Alabama-certified nursery, this business also puts our entire agriculture industry at risk by opening the door to harmful plant pests that could cost farmers and consumers. These actions are a serious threat to our community.”
The defendants are accused of 24 violations for false claims and 13 violations for taking payments for orders never delivered. Marshall is seeking restitution for victims.
“We urge any consumers who have been affected by this company to immediately contact the office,” said Marshall.
Affected consumers are asked to visit www.alabamaag.gov or call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-5658.
The Silverhill Police Department assisted in the investigation.
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