defraud

Example Sentences

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Police officers had arrested her solicitor husband Andrew over allegations he was defrauding clients - and were searching the family home the couple shared with their two children.

From BBC

Northumbria Police previously told the BBC they believe there may be "hundreds" of women who have been defrauded by McDonald, many too embarrassed or ashamed to report his crimes.

From BBC

“This diminished capacity will send bad actors the message that there will not be enough cops on the beat if they attempt to defraud or exploit our commodity and derivative markets,” Schiff says.

From Barron's

Last year, Farnsworth pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Florida to federal charges of defrauding shareholders in Vinco and its parent company.

From Barron's

First Brands Group founder Patrick James and his brother Edward were indicted by federal prosecutors on charges of defrauding lenders ahead of the auto-parts company’s collapse into bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal