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scheme

[skeem] / skim /




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The November 2024 indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a vast bribery scheme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Especially because, far from stealing money for self-enrichment, she actually paid money to be part of this scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Najib's defence lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Black boxes monitor driving habits and can provide a weekly rating graded using a traffic light colour scheme.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

No doubt the mice would be interested to learn of his scheme to attack the main gate with a battering ram.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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