Tracy Vargas False Statements Indictment (Oklahoma)
Tracy Jean Vargas, a former federal employee and union president in Oklahoma, was indicted on charges of making false statements to conceal embezzlement of union funds. She was acquitted of the false statements charge following a jury trial in February 2025. Vargas had previously admitted to embezzling union funds and made full restitution. She is currently employed as a guest services manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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March 2025 — 3 developments
Iowa Senator's Inquiry Highlights Case Against Former HUD Employee Tracy Vargas
The case against Tracy Vargas gained prominence following an inquiry by an Iowa Senator into HUD practices. Vargas was also identified as a former employee of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Tracy Vargas's defense argues she inadvertently submitted falsified report
Tracy Vargas's defense argued she inadvertently submitted the falsified report, which was originally filed on March 31, 2023, and the case against her stemmed from a whistleblower complaint.
Former AFGE Local 3138 President Tracy Vargas Acquitted of Attempting to Hide Embezzlement
Tracy Vargas, identified as the former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3138, was acquitted of the charge which alleged she attempted to hide the embezzlement of union funds.
February 2025 — 1 developments
Tracy Vargas acquitted of false statements charge
Tracy Vargas was acquitted of the false statements charge following a jury trial in federal district court.
December 2024 — 3 developments
Former AFGE Local 3138 President Tracy Vargas Indicted for False Statements
Tracy Vargas, former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3138, was indicted on December 17, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma for one count of making false statements. This indictment led to the case USA v. Vargas (5:24-cr-00521), which was later terminated on February 12, 2025.
Tracy Vargas indicted for making false statements after OLMS investigation
The indictment of Tracy Vargas for making false statements followed an investigation conducted by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tracy Vargas for Falsified Report to Department of Labor
A federal grand jury indicted Tracy Vargas on a felony charge of submitting a falsified report to the U.S. Department of Labor.
August 2024 — 3 developments
Tracy Vargas indicted for false statements; Senator Ernst sends letter detailing whistleblower allegations
Tracy Vargas was indicted on one count of making false statements in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1001. Senator Joni K. Ernst sent a letter to Adrienne Todman detailing whistleblower allegations against Vargas.
Senator Ernst Details Whistleblower Allegations Against HUD Official Vargas
Senator Joni K. Ernst (R-Iowa) sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of HUD, Adrienne Todman, detailing whistleblower allegations against Vargas, including collecting a government paycheck while in jail for DUI and misusing taxpayer-funded union time.
Tracy Vargas Charged with Making False Statements, Indicted
Tracy Vargas was initially charged with making false statements on June 26, 2024, preceding her indictment on August 14, 2024.
June 2024 — 2 developments
Tracy Vargas Accused in Oklahoma with Information Filed Before Grand Jury Indictment
An information, a formal accusation of a crime, was filed against Tracy Vargas in the Western District of Oklahoma on June 26, 2024, preceding the later grand jury indictment. This specific case (5:24-cr-00255) was terminated on March 24, 2025.
Tracy Vargas Charged with Making False Statements in Oklahoma Federal Court
Tracy Vargas was charged by information in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma with making false statements.
March 2023 — 1 developments
Tracy Vargas submitted falsified labor report to Department of Labor
Tracy Vargas submitted a falsified Form LM-4 Labor Organization Annual Report to the U.S. Department of Labor, allegedly to conceal the embezzlement of union funds.