Jonathan Cernek, former chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, is under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Indian Gaming Commission, and the Louisiana State Police for the alleged misuse of tribal casino credit cards.
Cernek served as tribal chairman from June 2021 until his resignation in August 2024. Prior to his tenure as chairman, he spent eight years on the Tribal Council, including time as vice chairman.
A source familiar with the tribe’s internal operations spoke with Native News Online on Tuesday and revealed being questioned by the FBI for approximately three hours. The source reported having knowledge of at least $350,000 in personal charges made on two casino credit cards allegedly used by Cernek.
