LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The former executive director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and the owner of two Lincoln strip clubs have been indicted on federal fraud charges.

The FBI announced the indictment Wednesday at a press conference at its Omaha office.

Court records show 58-year-old Hobert Rupe and 45-year-old Brent Zywiec are charged as co-conspirators in an 11-count federal indictment.

Rupe faces seven of those counts, ranging from wire fraud, honest services fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and Hobbs Act extortion.

According to the indictment, Rupe conspired with Zywiec to benefit his strip clubs in Lincoln, The Office and The Night Before Lounge, in exchange for access to dancers, free drinks and sexual favors.

Rupe would then use his influence in the commission to

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