A former sales manager at a local assisted living facility is facing nearly 50 felony charges after police say she funded a month-long spending spree using the debit card of an 89-year-old resident.
Crystal Camille Curet, 33, of Vero Beach, was arrested in Orange County following an investigation by the Stuart Police Department into financial elder exploitation. She is currently being held at the Orange County Jail on a bond set at $1,880,000.
According to investigators, Curet initially gained access to the victim’s financial information while supposedly assisting the senior with Veterans’ benefits.
READ: ‘Violent’ Reentry: Serial Deportee Gets Federal Prison Time In Florida After 4th U.S. Arrival
Detectives discovered that shortly after Curet was terminated from her position at the facility, unauthorized activity began on the victim’s account. Over the course of approximately one month, Curet allegedly spent over $5,000 using the elderly resident’s funds.
A review of financial records revealed a wide variety of unauthorized transactions, ranging from personal bill payments and fast-food orders to 47 separate purchases on Amazon.
The evidence gathered led detectives to secure a warrant charging Curet with 47 counts of Criminal Use of Personal Identification of a Victim Over 60.
In a statement following the arrest, the Stuart Police Department reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the community’s senior population and ensuring those who target vulnerable residents face consequences.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
