RYAN, Okla. (AP) — Many residents in the town of Ryan are upset after their power was cut off amid an embezzlement scandal involving the town's former treasurer.
KWSO reports that a state audit showed the former treasurer took as much as $94,000 out of customers' utility bill payments when she was in office from April 2013 until she resigned July 2015.
Officials told residents to bring documentation of their utility payments to City Hall by Nov. 10, so their accounts could be made current. Those who did not make the deadline would have their power cut.
Ryan Mayor Terry Grantham says the situation is difficult because they do not know who has paid their bills and who hasn't because of the embezzled funds.
No charges have been filed against the former treasurer.