Oregon Man Jailed After Allegedly Submitting Fake Receipts in $28,000 Company Fraud Case

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A former Weekly Bros. employee has been lodged in the Douglas County Jail for the fraudulent use of a company credit card exceeding $28,000.

Travis Wayne Goza (41) of Roseburg admitted to making some of the purchases when interviewed by deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).

Tidings Insight
Fraudulent use of a credit card is separate from theft. In Oregon, it focuses on knowingly making unauthorized card purchases with intent to defraud.

He has been charged with first-degree and second-degree theft, first-degree forgery, and felony and misdemeanor charges related to the fraudulent use of a credit card.

 

The Credit was Used for Personal Gain

An investigation was launched after Weekly Bros. reported that Goza had used a company-issued credit card to make unauthorized purchases for personal gain.

Investigators established that Goza had submitted receipts to the company, falsely claiming that the purchases had been made for company business. The purchases exceeded $28,000 and occurred over one year.

Tidings Timeline
  • About one year : unauthorized purchases build up, deputies say.
  • Company report : Weekly Bros alerts DCSO to suspected fraud.
  • Investigation : deputies trace purchases and review submitted receipts.
  • Interview : Goza admits making some purchases.
  • Apr. 2 : he is arrested and jailed.

Weekly Bros. is a Roseburg-based family-owned construction company providing heavy civil, mechanical, and excavation services throughout the northwestern U.S.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should contact the DCSO at 541-440-4471 and reference case #26-0843.

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