criminals

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This one doesn’t: It takes money from criminals and returns it to the families who play by the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

We agreed not to reveal some of the details of their methods, to prevent criminals evading capture.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

His comments were slammed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said accused criminals deserve their day in court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Det Ch Insp Nik Jethwa, head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, said ghost broking had become "increasingly prevalent", with criminals using social media to push fake policies.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

There must be a resistance, or where do all the criminals come from, on the television?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood