perpetrated

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But George told AFP it is "unlikely" the gym shooting was perpetrated by Iranian government agents.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Jefferies said Friday the loan was collateralized solely by receivables purchased from First Brands Group, which perpetrated a wide-ranging and well-concealed fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Video broadcast by the semiofficial Tasnim News Agency depicted burning buildings and scenes of destruction that were said to have been perpetrated by “terrorists.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

This study suggests elder financial abuse is typically perpetrated by family members, trusted friends and caregivers.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

To Michael Burry, the subprime mortgage market looked increasingly like a fraud perpetrated by a handful of subprime bond trading desks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis