DA: Payroll Provider Took $86K from Clients

Photo: George Pozo. Credit: NCDA

A Freeport man faces charges after stealing thousands of dollars while working as a payroll services provider, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office.

George Pozo, 42, was arrested Wednesday and charged with second-degree grand larceny, said the DA. Judge Andrea Phoenix released Pozo on a conditional discharge and probation.

Pozo could face 15 years in prison if convicted, said the DA.

While president of KGP Payroll Services, Inc., Pozo was authorized by a client to withdraw money from their accounts for federal and payroll taxes, officials said. Between January 2009 and November 2011, Pozo allegedly withdrew $686,859.97 from their accounts but only forwarded $256,864 for tax payments, said the DA. KGP retained $429,995.97 and closed with a zero balance, officials said.

Investigators said they found Pozo took $86,627.89 from the accounts to pay expenses for himself, his wife, and other purposes.

Pozo is due back in court Oct. 22.

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