illicit

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In 2023, over 3,000 soldiers were roped in to help tackle illicit mining across the country for six months.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

U.A.E. authorities are weighing several measures to dismantle illicit Iranian operations, officials familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Treasury Department on Thursday said it’s proposing to sever a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Russia and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The US Treasury Department also announced new sanctions targeting more than 30 individuals, entities and vessels said to be enabling "illicit Iranian petroleum sales" and weapons production.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

She slid the phone back into her pocket and took a deep breath, trying to rearrange her facial features into a not guilty of snooping or any other illicit activity expression.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon