Former Comptroller Accused Of Taking $800,000 From Largo Company

LARGO, FL - A former comptroller for Business Card Express is accused of stealing about about $800,000 from the Largo company. Largo police arrested Christopher McGowan, 51, on Tuesday on a charge of grand theft.

McGowan took the money between November 2010 and October 2017, police said. McGowan began working as the comptroller for the company in 2002.

McGowan used various means to steal the money, police said, including opening an American Express card in the business’ name and using it for personal expenses and purchases. He paid the bill with company money and also changed payroll deductions from his paycheck, adding another $4,400 of stolen money, police said. Police say he has confessed to the theft.

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