PARAMUS, N.J. — A former employee of a Bergen County business has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $451,000 through unauthorized bank transfers, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
Elena Currie, 64, of Hackensack, was taken into custody on February 13, 2025, in Paramus and charged with second-degree theft.
Authorities say that between July 2021 and November 2023, Currie executed 398 unauthorized Zelle transfers from her employer’s business account to her personal account, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit began investigating the case in April 2024 after receiving a report of suspected financial misconduct. The investigation revealed a clear pattern of unauthorized transactions, leading to Currie’s arrest.
Currie was released following her arrest and is scheduled to appear in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack for her first court appearance.
Prosecutor Musella emphasized that the charge against Currie is merely an accusation and that she remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Authorities continue to urge businesses to remain vigilant against financial fraud and unauthorized transactions.
