TULSA, Okla. — The December 2014 Federal Grand Jury session has served up a heavy hitter with the announcement of criminal indictments against Mahcoe Jamar Knapper. The 35-year-old Tulsa resident is staring down serious charges for his alleged theft and conversion to personal use of over $1,000 in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs funds between January 2012 and August 2012.
This isn’t your average bank heist; Knapper faces up to a decade behind bars and a quarter of a million dollar fine if convicted. The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs is leading the investigation into this alleged white-collar crime, a stark reminder that even those meant to serve our veterans can fall from grace.
Knapper’s case isn’t the only headline-grabbing charge announced today. Pablo Antonio Lopez-Acosta and Cesar Zuniga-Acosta have both been hit with charges related to their illegal return to the United States after being deported, a move that could land them each 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Lopez-Acosta, 30, was nabbed near Hidalgo, Texas, for reentering the country unlawfully following his August 2012 deportation. His younger compatriot, Zuniga-Acosta, 20, faced similar charges for returning to the States near Del Rio, Texas, after being deported in June 2013.
The U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement is on the case for both Lopez-Acosta and Zuniga-Acosta, underscoring the federal government’s zero-tolerance stance against illegal reentry. As these cases move forward, they serve as a stark reminder of the serious consequences faced by those who flout immigration laws.
The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Danny C. Williams Sr., has once again made it clear that federal law will be enforced to the fullest extent. The Grand Jury’s work continues to hold individuals accountable for their actions and ensure justice is served.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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