defraud
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“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 • Feb. 12, 2026
Richard Wells and Neil Debenham, former executives of Safe Hands, are both charged with conspiracy to defraud and fraud by false representation.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
There seemed to be a real hunger for some sense of justice for Cook, who did not defraud anyone.
From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026
“We will not hesitate to prosecute anyone — judges included — who defraud public benefits intended to help those in need.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
Ned was unaware of the existence of these debts and believed the creditors were trying to defraud him—until they presented documents signed by the previous owner, H. H. Holmes.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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