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Embezzlement
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the act of stealing funds that are placed in one's trust and belong to one's employer
Examples
The accountant was found guilty of embezzlement after diverting company funds into personal accounts for several years.
Embezzlement involves the illegal taking of money or property by someone entrusted with its care, such as an employee or a public official.
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