wire fraud
noun
: fraud committed using a means of electronic communication (such as a telephone or computer)
Examples of wire fraud in a Sentence
He was charged with wire fraud.
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Both Stevens, of Mesa County, and Yassin, of Douglas County, were charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, money laundering and health care fraud for their participation in the driving service.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The Trial In April 2024, Youngblood went to trial on four counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to fiscal challenges, the district has been grappling with the indictment of former superintendent Devon Horton, who is facing federal charges, along with three of his associates, for wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Kroth pleaded guilty in October 2023 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The Trial In April 2024, Youngblood went to trial on four counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to fiscal challenges, the district has been grappling with the indictment of former superintendent Devon Horton, who is facing federal charges, along with three of his associates, for wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Kroth pleaded guilty in October 2023 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Wire fraud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20fraud. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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