On Friday, Joseph Vanator, 30, of Olivet, was arraigned before the Honorable Reid Felsing in the 56A District Court in Charlotte





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October 27, 2025




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Olivet Man Charged for Allegedly Falsely Claiming to Be Certified Public Accountant

*LANSING* – On Friday, Joseph Vanator, 30, of Olivet, was arraigned before the Honorable Reid Felsing in the 56A District Court in Charlotte for allegedly falsely claiming to be a licensed or certified accountant, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Vanator has been charged with one count of Accounting Violations, a 5-year felony. 

Vanator was employed at Vanators & Associates, an accounting firm in Eaton County, when he allegedly created a false “Certificate/License To Practice Public Accounting” that appeared to be issued by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). This case was referred to the Department of Attorney General by LARA. 

“Issuing certified public accountant licenses helps ensure that residents can trust that those providing financial services have the necessary training and expertise to do so,” Nessel said. “My office will continue working with LARA to hold those who falsify their qualifications accountable.”   

Vanator will next appear in the 56A District Court before the Honorable Adrianne K. Van Langevelde on November 3.  

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