State Representative Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman has pleaded guilty to felony charges after an investigation by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office. The case centered on Pittman submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, which led to her resignation from the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Prosecutors alleged that Pittman directed the creation of a false $2,500 check and used a computer network to transmit the document as genuine in order to avoid repaying funds to her campaign account. She appeared in court and entered guilty pleas for Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Forgery in the Second Degree, and Violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond commented on the matter: “Public officials hold a sacred trust with the people they serve. When that trust is violated for personal gain, it strikes at the very heart of our institutions. This office will continue to hold elected officials accountable when they abuse their positions and betray the public’s confidence. No one is above the law in Oklahoma.”
As part of her sentence, Pittman will serve a seven-year deferred sentence and pay full restitution for misused campaign funds to a charitable organization agreed upon by both parties. The Oklahoma Ethics Commission also voted separately to accept a settlement agreement with Pittman related to these issues.
The Attorney General’s office oversees legal matters involving government transparency and combating crime in Oklahoma. The office is led by Gentner Drummond, who brings significant legal experience according to his official biography. The agency also works with state and federal partners on organized crime cases and upholds policies supporting sectors such as energy and education while enforcing laws against crimes including fraud.
