ringleader

Example Sentences

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The alleged ringleader, Alan Carrillo, was charged with theft and “altering, planting or concealing evidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

China called on Thursday for criminal associates of accused scam boss Chen Zhi to surrender voluntarily in return for lighter sentences, after their alleged ringleader was extradited from Cambodia.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Chen Zhi, the alleged ringleader of one of Asia’s largest scam conglomerates, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China, the Cambodian government said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Teddy, the ringleader, is sure he can prove it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

“If you don’t punish him too you’re letting the ringleader off scot-free.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell