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embezzle

[em-bez-uhl] / ɛmˈbɛz əl /


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They accused several people of orchestrating a scheme to embezzle money in Ukraine's energy sector, including at the national nuclear opertor Energoatom.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 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

Federal prosecutors allege Navarro set up a sham charity, called the United Latino Foundation, to embezzle money for his personal use.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Brodie sentenced Ng in March, 11 months after jurors found him guilty of helping former Goldman boss Tim Leissner embezzle money from 1MDB, launder the proceeds, and bribe government officials to win business.

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2023

P: It is not for any prophet to embezzle.

From Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side by Ali, Abdullah Yusuf




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