scheme
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The alleged scheme began to unravel in April 2022, according to the criminal complaint, after a former L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
One of the attorneys he allegedly recruited to his scheme, Avi Sutton, graduated from Yale two years after Nourafchan did.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
In one example of how the alleged scheme worked, Peng submitted scores for an Innive bid in mid-February 2018, giving Innive the higher score, which led to a contract, the lawsuit states.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Lizi says the updated scheme won't keep her "loyal to Lidl" and now plans to switch between there and Aldi, keen to still find savings as inflation and global conflicts increase prices.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
We made sure to have a clear view of the proceedings but not be seen; if Mr. Drysdale spied us conspiring together, he might catch on to our scheme.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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