A former Chick-fil-A employee in Texas has been arrested after authorities say he carried out a scheme that resulted in approximately $80,000 in losses for the restaurant through fraudulent refunds tied to food orders, as reported by The New York Post.

Keyshun Jones, who previously worked at a Chick-fil-A location in Grapevine, outside Dallas, was taken into custody on April 17 following an investigation into suspicious transactions reported by the restaurant.

According to law enforcement, Jones had been fired from the store in November but is accused of repeatedly returning to the location to conduct unauthorized activity at the register.

Police said Jones allegedly entered food orders into the system and then processed refunds to his personal credit card. Investigators believe the activity involved a significant number of transactions, including approximately 800 orders of mac and cheese.

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The investigation began after the restaurant reported a pattern of unusual refunds that raised concerns about possible internal fraud. Authorities reviewed the transactions and determined that many appeared to be illegitimate.

According to prosecutors, security camera footage captured Jones behind the counter conducting the transactions tied to the refunds. The footage became a key piece of evidence in the case as investigators worked to identify the individual responsible for the activity.

Court records show that an arrest warrant for Jones was issued on April 6. He was later apprehended by the Texas Attorney General’s Fugitive Task Force in coordination with the Fort Worth Police Department.

Jones is facing multiple charges, including property theft, money laundering, and evading arrest. Authorities have not released additional details about how long the alleged activity went undetected or whether others may have been involved.

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The case highlights concerns about internal controls and oversight in retail and restaurant environments, particularly when it comes to point-of-sale systems and refund processes. Investigators have not indicated whether any changes have been made at the restaurant following the incident.

If convicted, Jones could face up to 10 years in state prison under Texas law. The case remains under review as it proceeds through the legal system.

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