Bria and Zane Davey of McCurtain County, Oklahoma, Accused of Embezzling Over $3.27 Million From McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch in Idabel

Two McCurtain County, Oklahoma, residents turned themselves in on October 8, 2026, after state investigators said more than $3.27 million was taken from two Idabel businesses over about five years. Bria Davey and Zane Davey, both 37, were booked on embezzlement charges. They are accused, not convicted, and are presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise.

Quick Facts: Bria and Zane Davey Embezzlement Case in McCurtain County

Detail	What is known
Defendants	Bria Davey, 37, and Zane Davey, 37, of McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Businesses	McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch, a gas station, both in Idabel, Oklahoma
Alleged amount	More than $3.27 million, according to OSBI
Alleged period	March 2021 through May 2026
Bria Davey’s role	Secretary and bookkeeper for both businesses, hired March 2021
Alleged methods	Unauthorized checks; business credit cards linked to Cash App without authorization
Complaint to police	June 4, 2026, Idabel Police Department
OSBI assistance requested	June 5, 2026
Court	McCurtain County District Court issued the arrest warrants
Surrender	Thursday, October 8, 2026, McCurtain County Jail
Charges	Embezzlement; described by OSBI as preliminary charges
Bond	Reportedly posted by both; amount not disclosed
Investigating agencies	Idabel Police Department and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)
Case number, plea, trial date	Not publicly reported

What Are Bria Davey and Zane Davey Accused of Doing?

According to the OSBI and local news reports, Idabel police received a report on June 4, 2026, that an employee had embezzled money from two local businesses. The employee was identified as Bria Davey, who had been hired as a secretary and bookkeeper for McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch in March 2021. Police asked OSBI for help the next day.

Investigators say financial records showed numerous unauthorized checks had been issued from the business accounts. They also say the owner discovered that the businesses’ credit cards had been linked to Cash App without permission, and that multiple transactions were traced to accounts associated with Bria and Zane Davey. KXII reported that investigators allege the couple cashed unauthorized checks and made unauthorized transfers to their accounts.

OSBI special agents calculated that more than $3.27 million was embezzled between March 2021 and May 2026. After the evidence was gathered, the McCurtain County District Court issued arrest warrants for both, and the couple surrendered at the McCurtain County Jail on October 8.

What these reports do not say: The public accounts do not give the number of checks or transfers, the amount taken from each business, or the exact role each spouse is accused of playing. They also do not say Zane Davey worked for either company. No court has found any of these allegations true.

What Does Oklahoma Law Say About Embezzlement Under 21 O.S. § 1451?

Oklahoma’s embezzlement statute is Title 21, Section 1451 of the Oklahoma Statutes. It defines embezzlement as the fraudulent appropriation of property, lawfully obtained, for a use the owner did not intend or authorize. That includes property entrusted to a person for a specific purpose. The law says embezzlement does not require a distinct act of taking. A fraudulent appropriation, conversion or use of the property is enough.

The penalty depends on the value. As summarized from the statute and recent legislative bill text, the tiers are:

Value embezzled	Classification	Maximum punishment
Under $1,000	Misdemeanor	Up to one year in county jail, fine
$1,000 to under $2,500	Felony	Up to two years
$2,500 to under $15,000	Felony	Up to five years
$15,000 or more	Felony	Up to eight years and a fine of up to $10,000

A figure above $3.27 million would fall in the top tier if it were proven, but the statute sets a per-offense ceiling, and the Oklahoma Legislature has amended § 1451 several times. Whether prosecutors charge one count or many, and how the amounts are grouped, depends on the charging documents, which are not yet public. Check the current text of the statute and the information filed in McCurtain County before reporting a specific exposure for either defendant.

Could Bria and Zane Davey Face Other Oklahoma or Federal Charges?

Nothing in the public record says so. OSBI described the current charges as embezzlement and as preliminary. For readers trying to follow the case, these are the laws most likely to come up if charging decisions change:

• Party to a crime, 21 O.S. § 172. Anyone who aids, abets or helps commit a crime can be treated as a principal, even if they did not personally do every act. This is the usual route for charging a spouse who allegedly benefited from, or helped carry out, another person’s embezzlement. The prosecution must prove each person’s own involvement. A marriage is not proof of one.
• Conspiracy, 21 O.S. § 421. An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, plus an act toward it.
• Oklahoma Credit Card Crime Act, 21 O.S. § 1550.21 et seq. It covers unauthorized use of credit cards, which could matter given the allegation about cards linked to Cash App.
• Federal law. Wire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343) and bank fraud can apply to schemes using electronic transfers, but the reporting describes a state case in McCurtain County District Court, and no federal charge has been reported.

None of these has been charged in the sources reviewed.

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What Happens Next in the McCurtain County District Court Embezzlement Case?

Felony cases in Oklahoma generally move through these stages:

1. Formal charging. The district attorney files an information setting out the exact counts. OSBI called the current charges preliminary.
2. Initial appearance and bail. Bail is governed by 22 O.S. § 1101 et seq. and the Oklahoma Constitution. Both defendants reportedly posted bond, in amounts not disclosed.
3. Preliminary hearing, 22 O.S. § 258. A judge decides whether there is probable cause to bind the defendants over for trial. The defense may cross-examine witnesses.
4. Pretrial motions, plea negotiations or trial.
5. Sentencing and restitution if convicted.

No hearing dates, pleas or trial dates have been reported. The case number can be found by searching the McCurtain County District Court docket on the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) under each defendant’s name.

Will McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch Recover the $3.27 Million?

Possibly some of it, but nothing is guaranteed. The businesses’ realistic options include:

• Criminal restitution. If there is a conviction, the court can order repayment under 22 O.S. § 991a, which covers restitution to victims as part of a sentence. An order sets what is owed. It does not make the money appear. Collection depends on what the defendants have.
• A civil lawsuit. Embezzlement is a crime, so a civil case usually relies on claims such as conversion, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty or unjust enrichment. Oklahoma sets short limitation periods for many of these claims (generally two years under 12 O.S. § 95, with discovery rules), so the businesses should talk to a lawyer promptly. No civil case has been reported.
• Insurance. A commercial crime or employee dishonesty policy may reimburse part of a loss, but these policies have strict notice, proof-of-loss and time requirements.
• Banks and card issuers. Oklahoma’s version of the Uniform Commercial Code, at 12A O.S. §§ 3-405 and 4-406, addresses employer responsibility for fraudulent checks signed or cashed by an employee and a customer’s duty to review bank statements promptly. These provisions can limit what a business recovers from a bank. Whether they apply depends on facts not yet public.

There is also a tax angle. Under 26 U.S.C. § 61 and James v. United States, 366 U.S. 213 (1961), embezzled money is generally taxable income to the person who took it. That is a separate matter from the criminal case.

Does Anyone Else Have a Claim in the Davey Embezzlement Case?

No. This is not a class action or a consumer settlement. There is no claim form, deadline or public compensation fund. Moviegoers and gas station customers are not victims entitled to payment. Employees or vendors who think they were hurt by a cash shortage would need their own legal basis for a claim against the businesses.

What Can Oklahoma Business Owners Learn From the Idabel Embezzlement Allegations?

The reported facts point to controls any small business can use:

• Split the duties. The person who pays bills, writes checks and reconciles the bank accounts should not be the same person.
• Get statements yourself. Owners should review bank and card statements directly, not only through the bookkeeper.
• Watch for new payment links. In this case, the owner reportedly found the cards had been linked to Cash App. Turn on account alerts and review card connections.
• Require a second approval for checks and transfers over a set amount.
• Use independent reviews and mandatory vacations. Time away from the books often exposes problems.

For another example of how employee theft turns into a criminal case, restitution order and business fallout, read our report Tahnya Hyung Shafer Sentenced to 33 Months for Wire Fraud After Stealing Over $1 Million From Spokane Industries, Which Is Now in Chapter 11.

Timeline: Bria and Zane Davey Embezzlement Investigation

Date	Event
March 2021	Bria Davey hired as secretary and bookkeeper for McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch
March 2021 to May 2026	Period of the alleged embezzlement
June 4, 2026	Idabel Police Department receives a report of employee embezzlement
June 5, 2026	Idabel police ask OSBI for help
Before October 8, 2026	McCurtain County District Court issues arrest warrants
October 8, 2026	Bria and Zane Davey surrender at the McCurtain County Jail
After booking	Both reportedly post bond; amount undisclosed
October 9, 2026	Local outlets report the arrests

Frequently Asked Questions About Bria and Zane Davey and the Idabel Embezzlement Case

Who are Bria Davey and Zane Davey?

They are a married couple, both 37, from McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Bria Davey was reportedly the secretary and bookkeeper for McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch.

How much are Bria and Zane Davey accused of embezzling?

More than $3.27 million from the two businesses combined, according to OSBI. Some headlines round this to $3.2 million. This article uses the exact figure OSBI reported.

Which businesses were affected?

McCurtain Cinema and Gasquatch, a gas station, both in Idabel, Oklahoma.

How did investigators say the money was taken?

Through numerous unauthorized checks drawn on business accounts and business credit cards linked to Cash App without authorization, with money traced to accounts tied to the couple.

When were Bria and Zane Davey arrested?

They turned themselves in at the McCurtain County Jail on October 8, 2026, after the McCurtain County District Court issued arrest warrants.

Are Bria and Zane Davey in jail?

Reports say both posted bond. The amount was not disclosed.

What is the penalty for embezzlement in Oklahoma?

It depends on the amount. Under 21 O.S. § 1451, embezzling $15,000 or more is a felony punishable by up to eight years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 per offense, as summarized above. Verify against the current statute.

Have Bria and Zane Davey been convicted?

No. The charges are accusations. OSBI itself noted that the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Can the businesses sue the Daveys?

Possibly, under civil theories such as conversion or fraud, subject to Oklahoma’s limitation periods. No lawsuit has been reported.

Is this a federal case?

No federal charge has been reported. The case is in McCurtain County District Court.

Sources and Verification Notes

1. KXII, “McCurtain County couple arrested, accused of embezzling over $3 million from two Idabel businesses,” October 9, 2026: https://www.kxii.com/2026/10/09/mccurtain-county-couple-arrested-accused-embezzling-over-3-million-two-idabel-businesses/
2. News On 6, “McCurtain County couple accused of embezzling more than $3M,” October 2026: https://www.newson6.com/crime/mccurtain-county-couple-3-million-dollar-embezzlement-investigation
3. KOKH (FOX 25), “Oklahoma couple charged in $3.2 million embezzlement scheme,” October 2026: https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-couple-charged-in-32-million-embezzlement-scheme
4. KTBS, “Two suspects turn themselves in to McCurtain County Jail on multi-million dollar embezzlement charges,” attributing the facts to OSBI: https://www.ktbs.com/news/two-suspects-turn-themselves-in-to-mccurtain-county-jail-on-multi-million-dollar-embezzlement-charges/article_c53c8ac9-9b36-45bf-bb0c-5e7075804efc.html
5. Oklahoma Legislature bill texts amending 21 O.S. § 1451 (including HB 2281 and HB 3996) and Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) for court records.
6. Law cited: 21 O.S. §§ 172, 421, 1451, 1550.21 et seq.; 22 O.S. §§ 258, 991a, 1101 et seq.; 12 O.S. § 95; 12A O.S. §§ 3-405, 4-406; 18 U.S.C. § 1343; 26 U.S.C. § 61; James v. United States, 366 U.S. 213 (1961).

Disclaimer: This article is general information, not legal advice. Charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the reporting of KXII, News On 6, KOKH and KTBS (citing the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation), as of October 10, 2026. Last Updated: October 10, 2026.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, Legal Content Researcher | Last Updated: October 10, 2026