W.A. MOORE, JR., Bank Fraud, OK, 2023

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced a heavy blow to financial crime with the sentencing of W.A. MOORE, JR., a/k/a ‘Dub’ Moore, age 75, of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Moore, once a resident of Davis, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment and ordered to pay $14,698,660.98 in restitution for Bank Fraud.

The sentence stems from an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Moore pled guilty in February 2014, admitting to a scheme that defrauded First National Bank of Davis between October 1, 2009, and March 31, 2011. He is accused of approving nominee loans to skirt the bank’s legal lending limit.

Judge Ronald A. White presided over Moore’s sentencing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The defendant was scheduled to report to the Bureau of Prisons on January 14, 2015. Assistant United States Attorneys Melody Nelson and Tom Wright represented the United States.

Moore’s conviction highlights the ongoing battle against financial fraud in Oklahoma and across the nation. His sentence sends a clear message that such crimes will not be tolerated.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who engage in fraudulent activities, especially when they target financial institutions. The sentence imposed on Moore is one of the largest for bank fraud in recent years, reflecting the severity of the offense and the significant impact it had on the victims.

As Oklahoma grapples with a rising tide of financial crimes, law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to protect citizens and uphold justice. The successful prosecution of Dub Moore is a testament to their dedication and commitment.