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Recent Examples of embezzlement
Last year, Vietnam removed the death penalty for eight offenses including embezzlement.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Former Capital Public Radio general manager Jun Reina will return to court in September after a judge approved his request Wednesday to postpone a hearing in his embezzlement, fraud and grand theft case.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement from a non-profit organization, the Michigan attorney general's office said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Jail records show Bryant, 51, has been charged with three counts of embezzlement, fraud and one count of grand theft larceny.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Warren Fairley — who briefly took over as Boilermakers president in 2023 after Jones was ousted by his executive council for misusing union money — and Jones’ son, Cullen Jones, pleaded guilty in March to one count of racketeering conspiracy and one count of embezzlement from a labor organization.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Former Capital Public Radio general manager Jun Reina will return to court in September after a judge approved his request Wednesday to postpone a hearing in his embezzlement, fraud and grand theft case.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement from a non-profit organization, the Michigan attorney general's office said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Jail records show Bryant, 51, has been charged with three counts of embezzlement, fraud and one count of grand theft larceny.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Warren Fairley — who briefly took over as Boilermakers president in 2023 after Jones was ousted by his executive council for misusing union money — and Jones’ son, Cullen Jones, pleaded guilty in March to one count of racketeering conspiracy and one count of embezzlement from a labor organization.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzlement
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Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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On Monday, Tustin police located and arrested 19-year-old Aaron Cantreal Arterberry, who was booked for robbery.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Riverside Sheriff's Department began an investigation into Renee Wilson in March, and the 51-year-old was arrested Tuesday on one count of misappropriation of public funds, three counts of grand theft, two counts of embezzlement by a public officer, and four counts of forgery.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Last year, Shaolin Temple announced that Shi was under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Police said Middletown detectives traveled to New York to bring Lane back to Connecticut, where he was charged with attempt to commit first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, carrying a pistol without a permit, fifth-degree larceny and second-degree breach of peace.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
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He was arraigned on Friday in 37th District Court in Warren on one count each of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle, court records show.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Patients researching budgets can review the hair transplant Turkey cost per graft before requesting a quote.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Between November 2023 and January 2024, Jones had been listed as a suspect or subject in Kansas City Police Department reports, involving trespassing, residential burglary and stealing, according to the probable cause statement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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An improved driver assistance suite now packages standard lane departure prevention, traffic sign recognition, intelligent emergency braking, and pedal misapplication collision prevention.—
C.C. Weiss
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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He was booked into the county jail the same day and charged with seven felonies, including theft of service between $2,500 and $30,000, misapplication of construction funds totaling $500 or more and theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Instead, this is a story of thievery.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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There could be a confluence of events helping fuel that brand of across-the-board thievery.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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After weeks of overnight fuel thefts, Rocklin police arrested a suspect during an early Thursday traffic stop, the department announced.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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“Embezzlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzlement. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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