fugitive
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A fugitive financier accused of involvement in a massive corruption scandal in Malaysia in which top officials looted billions from state fund 1MDB has filed for a pardon from US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
It was like getting a fugitive glimpse of a future I wasn’t sure I wanted and certainly didn’t have the capacity to understand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Sapna said her husband was "branded a fugitive" and "became unemployable" after the accusation became public.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
South African police say have they arrested "wanted fugitive" French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Europe through Zimbabwe.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
I was a fugitive from the school, and I needed to get back.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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