GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: In a stunning revelation from Muskogee, OK, Allison Faith Battles, 29, of Krebs, has been indicted on federal charges of Making a False Statement and Theft of Government Funds. The indictment, stemming from an investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and the Social Security Administration, alleges that Battles embezzled funds from both agencies between 2007 and 2012. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Battles is accused of making false statements to the Social Security Administration, which led to her illegal conversion of government funds. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson is handling the case.
Meanwhile, in separate news, Tomas Camargo-Chavez, 39, also known as ‘Scarface,’ of Poteau, OK, faces charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute and Illegal Reentry of a Previously Removed Alien. According to the indictment, Chavez was found in the United States after being deported in 2008 and has been charged under federal drug laws, which could land him up to 20 years in prison.
Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters is prosecuting the case against Camargo-Chavez, who also faces charges related to illegal reentry into the U.S. following deportation. The investigation was conducted by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
In another high-profile case, Felipe Rangel-Hernandez, known as Felipe Hernandez, 38, from Mexico, has been charged with Illegal Alien in Possession of Firearms and Illegal Reentry of a Previously Deported Alien. The indictment states that Rangel-Hernandez was found in possession of firearms while unlawfully present in the U.S.
The charges against Rangel-Hernandez carry significant penalties, including up to 10 years in prison for illegal reentry and fines exceeding $250,000. These cases are a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against crime in Oklahoma and the federal government’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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