Wire/Mail Fraud Lands Two Texans in Hot Water
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced a shocking turn of events in the case of two Yantis, Texas, men, Michael Scott Calhoun and Tommy Wayne Davis. Both men, aged 49 and 47 respectively, have been sentenced for their involvement in a massive wire/mail fraud scheme.
The scheme, which lasted from August 2007 to April 2010, saw Calhoun and Davis allegedly conspire with others to transmit false and fraudulent information via wire communication and the United States Mail. Their goal was to defraud the United States and Texas Capital Bank, a financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation, which ultimately led to the indictment of Calhoun and Davis in August 2012. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the U.S. in this case.
U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White presided over the hearings, which resulted in Calhoun receiving a 5-year probation sentence, and Davis also receiving a 5-year probation sentence. The leniency of these sentences has raised eyebrows in the community, with many questioning the severity of the punishment.
The case serves as a reminder of the severity of wire/mail fraud and the importance of holding those responsible accountable. As the investigation and trial unfolded, it became clear that Calhoun and Davis had engaged in a complex scheme to deceive and defraud innocent parties.
While some may view the 5-year probation sentences as lenient, the U.S. Attorney’s Office maintains that the sentences reflect the severity of the crime and the need for rehabilitation. As the case comes to a close, the community is left to wonder what other secrets lie hidden in the shadows of Oklahoma’s wire/mail fraud underworld.
Related Federal Cases
- Michael Scott Calhoun, Wire/Mail Fraud, OK, 2023 · Texas
- Wesley Michael Woodyard, Wire Fraud, TX 2013 · Texas
- Shannon Tecoko Mays, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Texas, 2012 · Texas
- Antonio Govea Figueroa, Wire Fraud, TX, 2023 · Oklahoma
- Marcus Brian Curry, $2.4M Mail Fraud Scheme, Allen TX, 2023 · Oklahoma
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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