Authorities in York County, Pennsylvania, are accusing a former vice president of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a trash collection business for at least five years.
Jeremy Knaub was allegedly responsible for maintaining Tiger Trash’s bank and credit records and for allocating firm monies exclusively for commercial operations, according to the York County Regional Police.
Tiger Trash employed Knaub for almost twenty years until his termination in October 2023, according to court records. He went from being an associate vice president in 2008 to overseeing daily operations in 2011.
From 2018 until his dismissal in 2023, Knaub allegedly embezzled $60,419 from the company. His personal belongings, including concert and plane tickets, a rental car, gas, alcohol, and even the payment for a speeding ticket, were all allegedly purchased with company funds, according to the police.
Knaub committed credit card theft at multiple stores and establishments, including Staples, Calloway Crossgates Golf, and Hollywood Casino.
Knaub “duplicated embezzlement on the same transactions” by making purchases using the corporate card and then paying himself. To cover up the true purpose of the transactions, some receipts were even white-out.
He is also accused of misusing the perk of his employment, which is the ability to use corporate funds to pay for his country club membership. However, he was not authorized to use company funds to buy food, clothing, or golf clubs.
According to the police, Knaub was able to sign all of the company’s legal and registration forms because he falsified a signature on specific documentation.
Tiger Trash president Terrance Stewart found a questionable credit card bill on Knaub’s desk. Upon reviewing it, Stewart discovered many unapproved transactions. The company dug deeper and found other fraudulent financial documents.
A forensic accounting investigation conducted between 2021 and 2023 revealed a $60,419 loss due to the misuse of corporate credit cards and petty cash accounts.
The criminal accusations against Knaub include stealing, receiving stolen property, and forgery.
On September 12, Knaub will face a preliminary hearing after posting $50,000 in unsecured bond.