VINITA, OKLAHOMA – Charles Lee Enyart, 47, of Vinita, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced Tuesday for systematically fleecing Oklahoma State Bank out of more than $175,000. The former loan officer exploited a position of trust to line his own pockets, a betrayal of the Vinita community he was sworn to serve.
U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell handed down a four-month prison sentence for two counts of embezzlement and willful misapplication by a bank officer. But the sentence doesn’t end there. Enyart will also face five years of supervised release after his incarceration. The Court didn’t let him off easy, ordering full restitution of $180,221.17, which includes a previously ordered $171,089.16 forfeiture money judgment and $9,132.01 in prejudgment interest.
“Charles Enyart violated the confidence placed in him by the Vinita community,” stated U.S. Attorney Trent Shores. “He exploited his position of trust along with his personal and business relationships at Oklahoma State Bank to fraudulently take more than $175,000.” Shores was quick to credit his team of federal prosecutors for not only securing a conviction but also recovering the stolen funds, plus interest, calling it a win for justice.
Court records reveal Enyart’s scheme unfolded between November 2016 and December 2017. In November 2016, he secured a $99,000 loan based on a bogus application for cattle, submitted under another person’s name. Later, from September to December 2017, Enyart dipped into a separate construction loan, making multiple cash withdrawals and purchasing cashier’s checks. He falsely claimed the funds were for the benefit of the original loan applicant, all while pocketing the money for his personal use. Enyart knowingly operated under the umbrella of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), adding another layer of brazenness to the crime.
Enyart has been permitted to voluntarily surrender to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility, with the location yet to be determined. The investigation was a joint effort between the FBI and the Craig County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph F. Wilson successfully prosecuted the case, bringing a much-needed resolution to this calculated act of financial betrayal.
This case serves as a stark reminder that even those entrusted with financial responsibility are not above the law. The Grimy Times will continue to track Enyart’s case as it moves through the federal system and report on any further developments.
Related Federal Cases
- Kayvonfar Gets 5 Years for Bank Fraud Scheme · Oklahoma
- Helton Hit With Probation, Restitution in SSA Fraud · Kentucky
- Texas Woman Gets Six Months for Credit Card Fraud & ID Theft · Oklahoma
- Johnson Admits to $624K Real Estate Fraud · Oklahoma
- Big Red Dealership Execs Nabbed in $Millions Fraud · Oklahoma
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
