Criminal law
Criminal law
Learning objective
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Criminal law
Learning objective
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The company director was charged with embezzlement after secretly transferring millions of dollars from the firm’s accounts into his own.
The politician resigned when allegations of bribery surfaced, claiming he had accepted money to influence public contracts.
The bank was the target of an armed robbery; the thieves carried guns and escaped with a large amount of cash.
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Police arrested the man for burglary after he entered a neighbour’s house at night and stole jewelry.
The suspect is facing charges of arson for deliberately setting fire to a warehouse belonging to his former employer.
The celebrity was a victim of extortion when her ex-partner threatened to release private photos unless she paid him.
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The accountant was convicted of fraud for falsifying financial documents to make the company appear more profitable.
Two men were accused of drug trafficking after illegally transporting large quantities of cocaine across the border.
The businessman was jailed for insider dealing after using confidential company information to buy shares before a merger was announced.
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The serial attacker was charged with assault after repeatedly hitting a passerby during a heated argument.
The court found the driver guilty of manslaughter, as the fatal crash had been caused by his reckless speeding rather than an intent to kill.
Detectives confirmed that the body found in the park was the victim of homicide.
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The woman was accused of forgery after forging her boss’s signature on several company checks.
The gang was involved in kidnapping, abducting a wealthy executive and demanding a ransom for his release.
The couple’s ongoing domestic violence case drew media attention because of the severe injuries inflicted.
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The teenager was charged with vandalism for spray-painting graffiti on public buildings.
The court found the defendant guilty of tax evasion after he failed to declare significant overseas income.
The pickpocket was arrested for larceny when he was caught stealing wallets from tourists in the city center.
The scam artist was sentenced for theft after deceiving dozens of investors into funding a fake company.
