Stripper Profited From Man's Alleged Fraud

An Alaska father is accused of stealing money from his family's savings accounts to spend on an exotic dancer in Las Vegas, authorities allege.

The Anchorage Daily News said Friday Wyatt Alan Whaley of Chugiak is charged with mail fraud, wire fraud and identity theft for allegedly stealing his family's Permanent Fund dividend money.

Federal prosecutors allege in an indictment Whaley, 52, lied and forged signatures to gain access to his wife's and children's savings accounts. The dividend funds in the accounts represent state funds qualified residents receive annually.

Prosecutors allege Whaley stole at least $36,000 from accounts his wife, Stephanie, set up to benefit herself and the couple's children. The Alaska couple filed for divorce last September.

Whaley is accused in the indictment of using the illegally obtained funds to pay off credit cards and give "significant sums" to an unidentified stripper in Las Vegas with whom he was having an affair.

Prosecutors told the Daily News Whaley is facing a possible prison sentence if convicted and could be ordered to pay restitution.

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