defrauded
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Bush, 48, of Otley in West Yorkshire, was "preoccupied with his own enrichment", defrauded nearly 200 families out of £562,117 and "caused anguish and pain on a scale beyond comprehension", the judge said.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
JPMorgan could recoup the legal fees if it proves it has been defrauded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Also pending is a $175 million lawsuit against former associates, claiming they defrauded him and misappropriated his funds, jewelry, and private jet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
A federal jury in Los Angeles found that Left defrauded other investors with insincere opinions designed to move stock prices in his favor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
“It was the product you were selling. And what you produced was not love. It was fake love. You defrauded us. It’s clear. Your heart rates no longer rise when you see each other.”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
