August 6, 2025

Former Kinsley Construction Employee Charged with Theft

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August 6, 2025
7:08 am
Milwaukee

News Summary

Kathryn Khuc, a 44-year-old ex-employee of Kinsley Construction, faces 30 felony charges for allegedly stealing nearly $100,000 from the firm. The Pennsylvania State Police initiated the investigation following reports of financial discrepancies during her employment. Khuc, who served as senior controller, is accused of creating misleading transactions linked to a business she owns. A preliminary hearing is set to uncover further details while raising concerns about corporate financial oversight.

Red Lion, PA – Kathryn Khuc, a 44-year-old former employee of Kinsley Construction, has been formally charged with the theft of nearly $100,000 from the company. The Pennsylvania State Police filed the charges on July 31, 2025, following a thorough investigation into financial discrepancies reportedly linked to her actions while employed at Kinsley, a prominent construction firm in York County.

Khuc faces a total of 30 felony charges, including 10 counts each of knowingly receiving property that is the proceeds of an illegal act, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property. Following her arraignment on August 1, 2025, Khuc was released on unsecured bail set at $100,000.

The investigation into Khuc’s alleged theft was initiated after Kinsley executives contacted the police on April 8, 2025. Kinsley Enterprises, which oversees Kinsley Construction among other business assets of the Kinsley family, reported inconsistencies in financial transactions during Khuc’s tenure. Khuc worked at Kinsley from December 2012 until her termination in December 2025. She held the position of senior controller of financial systems from 2023 until her employment ended and was responsible for preparing a bank transaction log.

Upon her termination, Kinsley management discovered that Khuc had not completed the financial logs for the previous two years. A review of the accounts revealed 10 suspicious transactions that were purportedly directed to a bank account not affiliated with Kinsley Construction. These transactions were incorrectly labeled as routine payments to suppliers Highmark and Express Scripts, complete with misleading invoice numbers. However, both companies affirmed that they had no recorded transactions matching those invoice numbers.

Further investigation involved searching Khuc’s personal bank accounts, which unveiled a link to a bank account associated with Sai Gon Cafe, a business located on Manheim Pike in Lancaster Township. This cafe is reportedly owned by Khuc and her husband and has been operating since 2004. Prior to the first transfer from Kinsley accounts, the cafe’s bank account had a negative balance as of April 2024. It was alleged that Khuc used this account to pay for business expenses, including supplies and payroll.

On July 9, 2025, police attempted to speak with Khuc regarding the investigation; however, she declined to provide any information, stating she had legal representation. As a result of the ongoing legal proceedings, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 15, 2025, where further details regarding the case may emerge.

While Khuc is represented by Steve Rice Law, efforts by media outlets to reach her and Kinsley Enterprises for comments have not yet received a response as of early August 2025.

The situation has garnered attention due to the significant amount involved and the nature of the allegations, raising concerns about trust and financial oversight within large businesses. The outcome of the preliminary hearing may influence future practices within Kinsley and potentially other companies in the region.

As this case continues, it underscores the critical importance of financial integrity and accountability in corporate environments. Stakeholders now await the forthcoming legal proceedings to ascertain the full implications of Khuc’s actions and the potential ramifications on Kinsley Enterprises.