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Recent Examples of embezzlement
According to DeMaio, police began investigating Orsini, the former executive director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, in June 2025 in connection with accusations of fraud and embezzlement.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The sites mix factual assertions about their targets with unsubstantiated conspiracies and defamatory claims of misconduct ranging from extortion and embezzlement to drug dealing and prostitution.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Months after a former Atlanta Hawks financial executive pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the executive has been sentenced to prison time for his years-long embezzlement scheme.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The presiding judge said Uzbek authorities had indicated that Karimova, 53, would not be released until after her full sentence is completed in December 2028 on convictions in Uzbekistan including embezzlement.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Karimova has faced a series of trials after a first conviction in Uzbekistan eight years ago, and is serving a 13-year sentence for organizing a criminal group, extortion and embezzlement.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Did Biden officials find her embezzlement scheme iconic too?
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Nearly four years after criminal charges were filed, Epic Charter Schools’ founders are about to learn whether they will be bound over for trial in the state’s massive racketeering and embezzlement case against them.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
Rappa appeared in court last week and pleaded not guilty to charges including embezzlement and larceny.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The sites mix factual assertions about their targets with unsubstantiated conspiracies and defamatory claims of misconduct ranging from extortion and embezzlement to drug dealing and prostitution.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Months after a former Atlanta Hawks financial executive pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the executive has been sentenced to prison time for his years-long embezzlement scheme.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The presiding judge said Uzbek authorities had indicated that Karimova, 53, would not be released until after her full sentence is completed in December 2028 on convictions in Uzbekistan including embezzlement.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Karimova has faced a series of trials after a first conviction in Uzbekistan eight years ago, and is serving a 13-year sentence for organizing a criminal group, extortion and embezzlement.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Did Biden officials find her embezzlement scheme iconic too?
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Nearly four years after criminal charges were filed, Epic Charter Schools’ founders are about to learn whether they will be bound over for trial in the state’s massive racketeering and embezzlement case against them.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
Rappa appeared in court last week and pleaded not guilty to charges including embezzlement and larceny.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzlement
Noun
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The defendants have each been indicted on conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pair, both dressed in orange jail attire, admitted to second-degree murder and a slew of other offenses, including robbery, kidnapping and burglary.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gastineau raises several claims, including breach of contract and misappropriation of his NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jurors in that case were told about the Lion Air misappropriation.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paul Orsini, 65, of Old Saybrook was arrested Friday after investigators with the Clinton Police Department obtained a warrant charging him with first-degree larceny, according to police Chief Vincent DeMaio.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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McMahon says police have seen increases in juvenile larceny and assault cases, noting that some adults may be encouraging younger kids to commit crimes because penalties for juveniles are less severe.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Critics have blamed both Sheinbaum and López Obrador for carrying out few high-level prosecutions for graft and for weakening watchdog institutions charged with rooting out corruption.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In this one, the book advance probably immunizes Vance from charges and temptations of Washington’s ubiquitous graft.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Commissioner issues his findings in his investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the 2018 Boston Red Sox, in the wake of a similar investigation into the illicit doings of the 2017 Houston Astros.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rappa has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and the unauthorized practice of law.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Teams are required to demonstrate that there was a misapplication of the official playing rules, as opposed to an error in judgment by game officials, according to the NBA.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Coop, whose thievery is driven by financial desperation, Hamm’s hypothetical motivation is pure mischief.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jones has been charged with property theft, money laundering and evading arrest, police said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Village East co-op board vice president, Rachel, 57, a bookkeeper who asked to be identified by first name only, many building residents want a video intercom to prevent package theft and increase security.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Embezzlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzlement. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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