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Panama City Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Second ex-Visit PCB employee pleads not guilty to fraud charges
Stephen Bailey, former VP of Sales and Marketing, denies allegations of grand theft and credit card fraud.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:46pm
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Allegations of corporate credit card misuse at the Panama City Beach tourism agency raise concerns about financial oversight and accountability.Panama City Beach TodayAnother former employee of the Panama City Beach tourism agency Visit PCB has entered a not guilty plea to fraud charges. Stephen Bailey, the former Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is accused of one count of grand theft and 22 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card during his time at the organization.
Why it matters
This is the second former Visit PCB employee to face fraud allegations, raising concerns about potential financial mismanagement and abuse of public funds at the tourism agency. The charges against Bailey come just months after another ex-employee, the former President and CEO, was also charged with fraud.
The details
Bailey is accused of misusing Visit PCB's credit cards for personal expenses during his time as VP of Sales and Marketing. The charges include one count of grand theft and 22 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, indicating a pattern of alleged financial misconduct.
- Bailey entered his not guilty plea on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The players
Stephen Bailey
The former Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Visit PCB who has been charged with one count of grand theft and 22 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card.
Visit PCB
The Panama City Beach tourism agency that employed Bailey and is at the center of these fraud allegations.
What they’re saying
“I am innocent of these charges and look forward to clearing my name.”
— Stephen Bailey, Former VP of Sales and Marketing, Visit PCB
What’s next
Bailey's case will now proceed through the legal system as he fights the fraud charges against him.
The takeaway
The fraud allegations against multiple former Visit PCB employees raise serious questions about the financial practices and oversight at the tourism agency, which is funded by taxpayer dollars. This case highlights the importance of strong internal controls and accountability measures at organizations that manage public funds.
