A former Microsoft director of business development was charged with wire fraud after allegedly abusing his position to steal over $515,000 from the software giant.
The man was arrested on Tuesday and had criminal charges filed against him in Seattle. Microsoft sued its former employee for damages back in January.
According to the lawsuit, Robert D. Curry, worked as a director of business development for Microsoft’s Strategic Partnerships Team in the Online Audience Business Group.
His job description involved negotiating contracts and approving payments to distribution partners, responsibilities which he exploited to defraud his employer.
According to court documents, the fraud began in April 2010 when Curry asked the owner of Pentad Solutions, a Microsoft partner, to settle a $49,800 invoice for audio equipment allegedly required for an Xbox 360 tradeshow.
