Two former Cheyenne-Arapaho leaders indicted
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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Law
Two former leaders of the
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma have been indicted.
Bill Blind and Vinita Sankey, husband and wife, served on the tribal business committee. They are accused of conspiracy and embezzlement in connection with the theft of over $200,000 in tribal funds.
More than a dozen former Cheyenne-Arapaho officials and employees have been indicted in connection with thefts from the tribe.
Get the Story:
Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal ex-officials indicted in thefts
(The Oklahoman 11/25)
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