EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A former Evansville banker has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing more than $158,000 from customer accounts, officials announced Tuesday.

Dekoda Scott Clark of Tell City, Indiana, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison for bank theft and access device fraud.

Clark, 32, was also ordered to pay $158,208.53 in restitution and will undergo three years of supervised release. He exploited his position as a Relationship Banker in Evansville to steal from customer accounts.

Between January 2023 and March 2024, Clark made unauthorized cash withdrawals and issued fraudulent debit cards, accessing accounts of five individuals and two businesses. He used these cards for 17 purchases at retailers like Dicks Sporting Goods and Best Buy, totaling $15,708

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