Cooper Landing Fishing Guide Accused of Defrauding Clients

Alaska Wildlife Troopers received complaints that Thomas W. Murray, 35, owner of Wise Guide Outfitters, had allegedly failed to provide all inclusive fishing vacations for a number of clients.

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by Megan Mazurek

Story Created: Dec 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Dec 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM AKDT

After allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from dozens of clients a former Cooper Landing fishing guide is facing state charges.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers received complaints that Thomas W. Murray, 35, owner of Wise Guide Outfitters, had allegedly failed to provide all inclusive fishing vacations for a number of clients.
Murray is currently a resident of Cedar Hills, Utah and is accused of selling the fishing vacations on ebay for the 2010- 2011 season and then failed to provide for some or all of these vacation packages. Nearly 70 clients collectively paid more than $90,000 to Murray for trips
A scheme to defraud is a class B felony which carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

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