defraud

Example Sentences

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There seemed to be a real hunger for some sense of justice for Cook, who did not defraud anyone.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

The board was told questions had been asked about whether "there had been intent to defraud" but reassured "this was not the case and the situation had arisen due to human error".

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“We will not hesitate to prosecute anyone — judges included — who defraud public benefits intended to help those in need.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Federal prosecutors this week charged six more people with allegedly participating in a sprawling effort to defraud the state’s safety-net system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“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