fraudulent
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A woman jailed for five years for lying about her qualifications to get a senior nursing job has been ordered to return less than £300 of her fraudulent earnings.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Citi quickly refunded the fraudulent Southwest charges on Calder’s bill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Supporters of those policies argue they are necessary to manage a strained border system and deter fraudulent claims.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Extensive fraudulent transactions were also made using his bank account around the time of his disappearance, the department said in a written statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
In addition to Burkhart’s testimony, White had testified to Ramsey’s confession, and witnesses had described Hale’s fraudulent acquisition of the insurance policy.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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