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Now a federal grand jury has indicted Marisela Nuño, who is accused of attempting to defraud COVID-19 relief programs of about $18 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Look at this nice mom taking care of an infant; surely she’s a nice lady who would never defraud anyone or even tell a single, small lie,” the image desperately wants to tell us.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

On October 14, MBL and NRK had also threatened to sue Meta, accusing the American giant of profiting from fraudulent advertisements impersonating them in order to defraud internet users.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Jason Zadrozny was accused of setting up a fake heritage group to defraud Nottinghamshire County Council out of thousands of pounds and was found guilty last month.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

If this is done knowingly and with intent to defraud, this is an illegal con game.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

Garner Food Co. defrauds customers with its name and lone star logo on the iconic brand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2022

White-collar crime undermines the rule of law, defrauds victims, and disrupts the marketplace.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2018

If a senator, Cabinet secretary, or federal judge assaults or defrauds another citizen in violation of state law, he or she cannot claim immunity based on occupation of a federal office.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2017

“If a large brokerage firm defrauds you, at least they have the money to pay you back,” said Brian Smiley, an Atlanta- based securities lawyer.

From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 6, 2011

What a hideous mockery to call one "Brother," whom he maligns to the Profane, lends money unto at usury, defrauds in trade, or plunders at law by chicanery?

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike

An A-CAP representative said Wander’s plea confirmed that it had been defrauded by him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

Only Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme defrauded 40,000 investors, comes close in terms of attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

"Once we know that a customer is being defrauded we can spot the hallmarks very quickly and take steps to break that spell."

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

A digital media founder was ordered to repay defrauded investors $36 million.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

“It was the product you were selling. And what you produced was not love. It was fake love. You defrauded us. It’s clear. Your heart rates no longer rise when you see each other.”

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson

In his police interview he denied defrauding the charity and answered "no comment" to questions.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Before that, Vintfeld owned child acting and modeling-talent agencies accused by attorneys general in New Jersey and Florida of defrauding hundreds of parents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her medical testing company Theranos after touting lofty promises she couldn't deliver.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

The first follows Holmes, her partner Billy Evans and their two young children in the 34 days before she starts an 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

There he explained his reasons for believing that some one on board was guilty of defrauding the government out of duty on a number of uncut diamonds.

From On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents by William Nelson Taft