defraud

Example Sentences

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In 2013, a woman referred to as Jane Doe opened an account at Bank of America at the direction of Epstein associates as part of a “plan to defraud immigration officials,” according to the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Richard Wells and Neil Debenham, former executives of Safe Hands, are both charged with conspiracy to defraud and fraud by false representation.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 21, 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

Ned was unaware of the existence of these debts and believed the creditors were trying to defraud him—until they presented documents signed by the previous owner, H. H. Holmes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson