OK Attorney General joins investigation into Swadley’s scandal

ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond stated on Sunday his workplace is working with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to get to the foggy backside of the Swadley’s Foggy Bottom scandal.

The Oklahoma restaurant chain’s contract with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department was terminated by the state in April for suspected fraudulent exercise and questionable enterprise practices.

Previously the Oklahoma City district legal professional was working with OSBI and planning to argue any fees in courtroom. Now, any prosecutions might be dealt with by the legal professional basic as an alternative.

“This case includes allegations of fraud involving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds,” Drummond stated. “Beginning immediately, my office will join with the OSBI to thoroughly investigate this matter. The Office of Attorney General is the appropriate entity to determine if the findings merit prosecution and, if they do, to prosecute any wrongdoers. One of my top priorities in this office is to end the culture of corruption and scandal. Oklahomans deserve true accountability in government.”

A press launch said Swadley’s obtained greater than sixteen million {dollars} from the state to function and renovate eating places in a number of state parks.

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