defraud

Example Sentences

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She added that the firm is “fully committed to pursuing our civil claims and bringing those that defrauded H.I.G. and its investors to justice.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the scam relied on using "a rather sophisticated device, which is adapted for the sole purpose of defrauding".

From BBC

Police officers had arrested her solicitor husband Andrew over allegations he was defrauding clients - and were searching the family home the couple shared with their two children.

From BBC

Northumbria Police previously told the BBC they believe there may be "hundreds" of women who have been defrauded by McDonald, many too embarrassed or ashamed to report his crimes.

From BBC

“This diminished capacity will send bad actors the message that there will not be enough cops on the beat if they attempt to defraud or exploit our commodity and derivative markets,” Schiff says.

From Barron's