scheme
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The November 2024 indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a vast bribery scheme.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Either McCluskie successfully deceived both Becerra and Williamson with conflicting narratives about the arrangement’s legitimacy, or one party is being less than forthright about their knowledge and involvement in the scheme.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Najib's defence lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
YCT said the scheme was needed to ensure the building remained watertight and to safeguard its "internationally significant interior".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“But we’ll probably have to come up with some other scheme for next time.”
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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