Boeing to Plead Guilty in Criminal Fraud Conspiracy Case

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy and pay a $243.6 million fine after breaching a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement. The charge relates to knowingly making false representations about key software for the 737 MAX to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Justice Department announced that Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge, agreeing to a $243.6 million fine after violating a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement, as detailed in a court filing.

On July 7, Boeing had conceded to conspiring to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration by falsely representing crucial software modifications for the 737 MAX aircraft.

The Justice Department confirmed that both parties have now finalized the plea agreement details.