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embezzlement

noun as in stealing money, often from employer

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In the same meeting that the alleged embezzlement scheme came to light, the district’s superintendent suddenly resigned.

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Why, his supporters are asking, did the court clear him of three of the four charges weighing against him: illegal party funding, embezzlement of Libyan funds, and corruption?

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Perth and Kinross Council has elected a new leader after the man who previously held the role was charged with embezzlement and resigned.

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Prosecutors had sought an arrest warrant for Han on four charges including improper solicitation and graft, and occupational embezzlement.

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The leader of Perth and Kinross Council has resigned after being charged with embezzlement.

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