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CASE EXAMPLE IV (2015) • The Defendant, a general contractor hired by a Tribe, deposited checks for a Tribal project into his personal bank account. • Initially, he paid his subcontractors from his account, but he eventually stopped paying his subcontractors, claiming that the Tribe was not issuing checks. • Evidence showed that the company received $11.6 million in funds but still owed its vendors $1,562,921. • The Defendant was convicted on two counts of conversion and misapplication of funds.
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18 U.S.C. 1167 Theft from Gaming Establishments on Indian Lands
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