DOJ v. Clasby

Thomas F. Clasby, Jr. pleaded guilty to embezzlement, mail and wire fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property. According to DOJ, beginning in 2019, Clasby used the City’s purchasing process to pay personal expenses and generate cash for himself. Clasby arranged for the City to pay $8,950 to a music studio to produce recordings of Clasby singing songs, $2,236 to food service vendors for bourbon steak tips, $4,800 for a Toyota Prius, and $1,658 for a self-portrait, all of which were personal expenses. In addition, Clasby arranged for the City to pay over $38,000 to a New York consulting company owned by Clasby’s friend. Starting in June 2021, Clasby stole the majority of cash receipts generated by Elder Services.

Summary generated from official Department of Justice press release