embezzlement
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He has also denied that any public funds from the UK Parliament were involved in the embezzlement, and stressed that the prosecution service acts independently of government.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Under the Scottish legal system there are no formal sentencing guidelines for embezzlement like there are in England.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The former SNP MP Natalie McGarry was jailed for the embezzlement of a much smaller amount from an independence supporting group for women.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Even he didn’t know the extent of her embezzlement.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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