News Summary
Kathryn Khuc, a former senior controller at Kinsley Construction, has been charged with stealing nearly $96,000 from the company. The alleged theft involved unauthorized transactions during her employment, leading to multiple felony counts against her. Authorities discovered irregularities after executives contacted the police. Khuc’s legal representation has declined to comment as she prepares for her upcoming preliminary hearing.
Kinsley, PA – Former Employee Charged with Theft of Nearly $100,000
Kathryn Khuc, 44, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, has been formally charged with stealing approximately $95,583.51 from her former employer, Kinsley Construction. The charges, filed by Pennsylvania State Police, were announced on July 31, 2025, in Springfield Township, and Khuc was arraigned the following day.
Details of the Charges and Bail
Khuc faces multiple criminal counts, including 10 felony counts of knowingly receiving property derived from an illegal act, 10 counts of theft by unlawful taking, and 10 counts of receiving stolen property. She was released on a $100,000 unsecured bail on August 1, 2025.
Allegations of Theft and Investigation Timeline
The alleged theft involved funds taken from Kinsley Enterprise, Inc., a prominent construction company operating in York County, which manages assets for the Kinsley family and oversees Kinsley Construction. The Pennsylvania State Police report that police were initially contacted about the theft on April 8, 2025, by executives at Kinsley Construction.
Employment Background and Discovery of Irregularities
Khuc had been employed at Kinsley since December 2012, with her most recent role as senior controller of financial systems from 2023 until her termination in December 2025. Her responsibilities included preparing bank transaction logs. Following her departure, management uncovered that she had failed to complete this financial log for the last two years of her employment.
Suspicious Transactions and Bank Records
During the investigation, authorities identified 10 suspicious transactions directed to a bank account not associated with Kinsley. These transactions appeared to be routine payments to entities such as Highmark and Express Scripts, but the invoices attached listed invalid numbers. Both companies confirmed that they had no records of any payments linked to those invoice numbers.
Bank Search and Connection to Khuc’s Other Business
A search warrant revealed that a bank account belonging to Khuc was associated with Sai Gon Cafe, a business located on Manheim Pike in Lancaster County, which her family operates since 2004. The cafe is allegedly owned by Khuc and her husband.
Financial Activities and Business Use of Funds
Before the alleged payments from Kinsley, the cafe’s account had a negative balance as of April 2024. Investigators believe Khuc used the cafe’s account to make payments related to business supplies, rent, and payroll, potentially masking the misappropriated funds.
Legal Proceedings and Statements
Police attempted to contact Khuc on July 9, 2025, but she declined to discuss the investigation, stating she was represented by an attorney. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 15, 2025. She is being represented by Steve Rice Law.
Ongoing Response and Lack of Comment
As of Tuesday afternoon, efforts to reach Khuc through her attorney or Kinsley Enterprises have not yielded any responses. No public comments have been issued by the company or Khuc regarding the case.
Background Context
Kinsley Enterprises is recognized as a leading construction company within York County, overseeing assets and operations of the Kinsley family. Grand jury investigations and internal audits often occur in cases involving financial misconduct, especially involving senior employees with access to company funds.
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Additional Resources
- York Dispatch
- Wikipedia: Theft
- Lancaster Online
- Google Search: financial fraud case
- PennLive
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Legal Issue
- WGAL**
- Google News: Kinsley Enterprises news
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