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embezzle

[em-bez-uhl] / ɛmˈbɛz əl /


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In both scenarios Ukrainians are the victims—but there’s no suggestion that Western funds were embezzled.

From The Wall Street Journal

The main charges against Ms. Lan involved her embezzling money from Saigon Commercial Bank between 2018 and 2022, for which a panel of judges sentenced her to death.

From New York Times

A former Orange County public school official has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $16 million from a district where most students are classified as economically disadvantaged.

From Los Angeles Times

He claims Hobbs teamed up with her husband to embezzle at least $500,000 from Real Food Daily over 6½ years working for the business.

From Los Angeles Times

Some communities have faced mismanagement allegations, including in Prichard, where several former Water Works and Sewer Board employees are charged with embezzling money.

From Seattle Times