Embezzlement

Theft of assets from one person or entity by another to whom the assets were entrusted

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Embezzlement (from Anglo-Norman, from Old French besillier ("to torment, etc."), of unknown origin) is a type of financial crime, usually involving theft of money from a business or employer. It often involves a trusted individual taking advantage of their position to steal funds or assets, most commonly over a period of time.

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🇺🇸 New Haven Police Chief Embezzled As Online Bets Soared, Investigators Say (2026-02-21)
Karl R. Jacobson was arrested and accused of stealing from city coffers as he placed $4.5 million in online bets. He resigned in January, when the acc...

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