An experienced bank teller at a major US financial institution is facing allegations of manipulating the bank’s systems to steal thousands of dollars from customers’ accounts.
Sherry Manz, a 54-year-old resident of Knoxville, has been charged with four counts of forgery and one count of theft. It is alleged that she withdrew a total of $8,450 from multiple customer accounts while working as a teller at a branch of Fifth Third Bank, as reported by WATE 6 News.
According to investigators, the unauthorized withdrawals took place between September 17 and October 17, 2025. Manz is accused of forging customer signatures on withdrawal slips to complete these transactions.
Surveillance footage allegedly shows Manz pocketing the cash instead of returning it to the customers after counting it during at least one transaction. She reportedly confessed to a federal crimes officer that she filled out the forms, claiming she was “practicing.”
If convicted, Manz could face serious legal consequences. The specific penalties will be determined as the case progresses through the legal system.
Authorities in Knox County stress the importance of implementing strong internal auditing procedures and remaining vigilant to prevent and detect financial misconduct within banking institutions.
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