businesspeople
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Apparently, it is commonplace in Manhattan for businesspeople to commit fraud by making personal or business payments and then lying about the purpose for which the payments were made in official documents or tax returns.
From Salon
The economy showed “encouraging momentum of rebounding” in January and February, Li said at the Boao Forum for Asia, a gathering of businesspeople and politicians on the southern island of Hainan.
From Seattle Times
Premier Li Qiang spoke before an international audience of businesspeople and politicians as the government tries to revive business and consumer confidence after anti-virus controls that isolated China were abruptly dropped in December.
From Seattle Times
A similar wide-ranging tax evasion investigation in neighboring Germany in recent years led to searches of banks, other companies and the homes of businesspeople, leading to convictions against some bankers.
From Seattle Times
In addition to officials from both countries, American celebrities, businesspeople and civil rights leaders also attended.
From Seattle Times
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