embezzle
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EDINBURGH—A political operative’s yearslong scheme to embezzle party funds has become a source of anger and embarrassment in Scotland, but not entirely for the reasons you might think.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell used charge cards, bank transfers and fake invoices to embezzle more than £400,000 from the party, it has been revealed.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
During the appeal trial, she denied that the RN had any system to embezzle European Parliament funds and has said her party acted in "complete good faith".
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Navarro also formed a sham charity called the United Latino Foundation as another way to embezzle funds from his campaign for his personal use, according to the indictment.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023
When I urged reform, the officials and gentry seized the opportunity to embezzle.
From China and the Manchus by Giles, Herbert Allen
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