FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 14, 2026
PSC STATEMENT ON THEFT CASE
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC)
is issuing the following statement regarding a criminal case
that has received news media coverage this week:
The PSC identified and reported suspected fraudulent
activity involving an online payment portal in June 2024
and worked promptly with authorities to investigate the
matter.
Because this is an active criminal case, the Commission
cannot comment further on the details and would refer
additional questions to the Nebraska State Patrol.
Since the incident, the PSC has reviewed and updated
internal processes and worked with the State of
Nebraska’s website vendor to enhance payment security
measures. There is no indication that the incident affected
any regulated entities, ratepayers or the Commission’s
regulatory functions.
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Media Contact:
Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
(402) 471-0226
jason.mcfarley@nebraska.gov
