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Now a federal grand jury has indicted Marisela Nuño, who is accused of attempting to defraud COVID-19 relief programs of about $18 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Look at this nice mom taking care of an infant; surely she’s a nice lady who would never defraud anyone or even tell a single, small lie,” the image desperately wants to tell us.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

On October 14, MBL and NRK had also threatened to sue Meta, accusing the American giant of profiting from fraudulent advertisements impersonating them in order to defraud internet users.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Zadrozny, of Stanton Hill, was accused of setting up a fake heritage group to defraud Nottinghamshire County Council out of thousands of pounds.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Dan and I are charged with ‘conspiracy to defraud the United States.’” he told reporters.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Garner Food Co. defrauds customers with its name and lone star logo on the iconic brand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2022

White-collar crime undermines the rule of law, defrauds victims, and disrupts the marketplace.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2018

If a senator, Cabinet secretary, or federal judge assaults or defrauds another citizen in violation of state law, he or she cannot claim immunity based on occupation of a federal office.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2017

“If a large brokerage firm defrauds you, at least they have the money to pay you back,” said Brian Smiley, an Atlanta- based securities lawyer.

From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 6, 2011

No! the Dawn defrauds me of a great and undivided love!

From Chantecler Play in Four Acts by Edmond Rostand

Only Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme defrauded 40,000 investors, comes close in terms of attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

A digital media founder was ordered to repay defrauded investors $36 million.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

At their first meeting, he learned that the client, who was in her late 60s and showed no signs of cognitive decline, had been previously defrauded out of $20,000.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

“The Perlmans want to hold accountable every individual and every company that defrauded them and perpetrated this scheme to defraud other victims,” said Luke Nikas, the Perlmans’ lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Then she knew a moment of anger and wanted to shout at them because she felt they had cheated her out of her dream, defrauded her.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry

In his police interview he denied defrauding the charity and answered "no comment" to questions.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Before that, Vintfeld owned child acting and modeling-talent agencies accused by attorneys general in New Jersey and Florida of defrauding hundreds of parents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

But Chris Smith, director of Netflix’s “Fyre,” refused McFarland’s demand for payment, arguing that it would be unethical for him to profit after defrauding so many people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Such shenanigans are nothing new: In 2006 two defendants pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges after being charged with defrauding campaigns that hired them to do internal polling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

But you see, in spite of his loud talk, when Beechy came slam up against the proposition of defrauding his government, ungrateful government that he thought it, there was nothing doing.

From The Trail of Conflict by Emilie Baker Loring