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embezzlement



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Chey denied the embezzlement allegation, saying the transactions were legitimate corporate investments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"Any diversion or embezzlement of funds constitutes a profound betrayal of the faith reposed by millions of devotees in one of the most sacred institutions of Hindu faith."

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Zambrano alleged in the lawsuit that employees believed Pearsall had been the subject of other investigations into alleged embezzlement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Peinado in April formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Years later he was extradited to Serbia and put into Belgrade Central Prison to face charges of embezzlement.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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