Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former Machesney Park, lllinois man was indicted September 10 by a federal grand jury in Rockford on charges of bankruptcy fraud. Robert J. Yonkee, JR., 54, now of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition on September 15, 2008. The indictment alleges that Yonkee fraudulently concealed property from the bankruptcy trustee, creditors, and the United States Trustee, including his ownership interest in a business that sold auto parts, automobiles, and motorcycles; the United States Super Truck Racing Series; Bobby Yonkee Racing; and other inventory, merchandise, capital, vehicles, and motorcycles. The indictment further charges that Yonkee made false statements on a bankruptcy schedule and a Statement of Financial Affairs, both of which were filed under penalty of perjury. In addition, Yonkee was charged with making material false statements under oath in a bankruptcy proceeding during a meeting of creditors.
