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Westlake Seafood of Washington Faces Felony Charges for Failing to Report Dungeness Crab and Sea Urchin Purchases

Westlake Seafood, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A., is facing four felony charges after purportedly neglecting to report purchases of Dungeness crab and sea urchin to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

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Westlake Seafood of Washington Faces Felony Charges for Failing to Report Dungeness Crab and Sea Urchin Purchases
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Tacoma, Washington-based Westlake Seafood is confronting four counts of first-degree unlawful shellfish catch accounting, as reported by The Chronicle, based on records from Pierce County Superior Court. Each charge carries a potential fine of up to USD 500,000 (EUR 462,000). Allegedly, the company failed to report purchases of Dungeness crab and sea urchin totaling more than USD 13,700 (EUR 12,640) from Washington fishermen, as revealed during a state inspection in March 2023.
According to state regulations, wholesale fish dealers in Washington are mandated to report their transactions through fish-receiving tickets (FRTs), which detail the parties involved, product details, and financial aspects. Washington Assistant Attorney General Kelsey Force emphasized the importance of accurate reporting for the sustainable management of fisheries.
Westlake Seafood, predominantly engaged in exporting live seafood to China with a smaller local market presence, contests the charges, as stated by owner Dalong Jiang. Jiang explained the discrepancies as oversights in reporting rather than intentional misconduct. However, documents indicate instances where fish-receiving tickets were allegedly concealed or altered.
This legal entanglement adds to Westlake Seafood's existing troubles, including a previous lawsuit filed by Ready Seafood in 2021 for alleged unpaid bills totaling USD 85,000 (EUR 78,400).
 
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