Eight from Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation charged for stealing

Thursday, May 26, 2011  

Eight members of the Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation of North Dakota have been indicted on embezzlement charges.

Federal prosecutors say the eight people stole money from the tribe's vocational rehabilitation program. Among those indicted are the director of the program and the compliance officer.

Earlier this year, five other tribal members, including two council members, were indicted for stealing from the tribe's fuel assistance program.

Get the Story:
Press Release: Eight Members of the Spirit Lake Tribe Indicted in Federal Court (US Attorney's Office 5/25)
8 Members of Spirit Lake Tribe Charged with Conspiracy to Embezzle (WDAZ-TV 5/25)
Eight tribe members indicted in embezzlement case (The Grand Forks Herald 5/26)

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Two Spirit Lake Dakotah council members listed in indictments (4/8)
Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation worker indicted for embezzlement (4/7)