The former executive director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission has been indicted in federal court on allegations he helped two Lincoln strip clubs in exchange for sexual favors, cash and other benefits.

Hobert Rupe, executive director of the commission from January 2004 until his resignation in June, was indicted along with Brent Zywiec, part-owner of The Office Gentleman’s Club and The Night Before Lounge. Both clubs are in Lincoln.

Rupe faces multiple charges of honest service fraud, wire fraud and extortion. Zywiec faces similar fraud charges. If convicted, the two men could be sentenced to serve decades in prison.

According to a federal indictment filed Sept. 16 and unsealed Wednesday, Rupe allegedly received exotic dances, alcoholic drinks and cash at the two strip clubs.

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