McLoud, Oklahoma — Ksenia Ura Gubareva, 38, has admitted to her role in a wire fraud scheme that duped victims out of money through false promises and deceptive tactics. Gubareva pled guilty to one count of Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison and a $1,000,000.00 fine, or both.
The indictment, filed in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, details a coordinated fraud operation spanning from May 23, 2017, to June 9, 2017. During that time, Gubareva and others known and unknown to the Grand Jury conspired to obtain money and property by means of materially false pretenses and representations. The crimes were committed within tribal and federal jurisdictions, complicating the investigative trail but not stopping law enforcement from closing in.
A multi-agency task force led the probe, including the Durant Police Department, District 19 District Attorney’s Office, Chickasaw Nation Tribal Police, Choctaw Nation Tribal Police, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the United States Secret Service. The collaboration spanned local, state, tribal, and federal levels, underscoring the growing need for unified responses to cross-jurisdictional fraud.
United States Attorney Brian J. Kuester praised the joint effort, stating, “This investigation is the result of dedicated law enforcement professionals from local, state, tribal and federal jurisdictions working together to serve and protect our communities.” He called the case a “wonderful example of the effectiveness of multi-jurisdictional efforts to investigate criminal activity.”
The plea was accepted by U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly E. West in Muskogee federal court. A presentence investigation report has been ordered, setting the stage for formal sentencing. Gubareva remains under federal supervision pending the final judgment.
Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States. The full indictment is available online at /media/929731/dl?inline. As federal prosecutors move toward sentencing, Gubareva now faces the full weight of a conviction that could land her behind bars for decades.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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