RCI Hospitality indicted in NY on bribery/tax fraud; CEO and CFO charged

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

Indicted Sept 16, 2025 in NY Supreme Court on conspiracy, bribery, criminal tax fraud, false instrument charges.
Defendants include CEO Eric Langan, CFO Bradley Chhay, 3 employees, and 3 NYC subsidiaries.
Allegations: tax auditor given free club admissions, meals, dances, travel to reduce sales tax liabilities.
Company denies allegations, intends to vigorously defend and seek a just resolution.
All three NYC clubs (Rick's Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, Hoops Cabaret) remain open for business.

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