Postal Service worker embezzled travel funds

A former U.S. Postal Service executive pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $17,000 for travel, U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen announced.

David Kosturko, 57, would book multiple plane tickets for business trips — some more expensive than others — and travel using the inexpensive ticket. Kosturko would then request reimbursement from the Postal Service for the more expensive flight, leaving surplus money on his government-issued credit and debit travel card. He would also request to be reimbursed multiple times for hotel charges, according to court statements.