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[theft] / θɛft /


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Though the west African country's oil production has historically been hampered by pipeline theft and allegations of state corruption and mismanagement, the June numbers mark the highest recorded crude production since April 2020.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Whether in love or theft, information is the valuable currency in this novel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Much of check fraud comes from mail theft, fraud experts say, which is why mailing checks is not recommended.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The report expressed concern about audit findings that identified “significant deficiencies in internal control ... that leave the district’s assets susceptible to misstatement, theft, or fraud.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Henry Duveen needed to stay far away from the Mona Lisa theft.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust - an independent trust which manages the shrine - held its first meeting on Monday after allegations of donation thefts surfaced last month.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The thefts targeted rare Russian classics worth millions of euros in total, including by 19th-century literary greats Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

In a victim impact statement, works manager James Davies said the thefts had been "damaging" to the business, and workers were now required to park off-site and walk in.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Florida law-enforcement officials say they are continuing to investigate their roles in the three thefts in the state.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

She told them a number of other stories about art thefts, some of the plottings ingenious and some a mess.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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