embezzlement
Billionaire Businessman Sentenced to Death in Iran for 'Spreading Corruption on Earth'
Babak Zanjani, a tycoon worth an estimated $14 billion, played a prominent role in helping the Iranian government evade oil sanctions.
Former Nigerian Official Accused of Stealing $2 Billion from Anti-Boko Haram Funds
The country's former national security adviser has become President Muhammadu Buhari's latest target in his battle against political corruption, which he claims has diverted $150 billion away from the government.
'G.I. Joe' Cop Allegedly Sought Gang Member to Kill Village Official Before Staging Own Murder
Investigators say disgraced Fox Lake police officer Joseph Gliniewicz, who stole thousands from a youth program, sent his wife and son text messages suggesting he had considered ways to frame or kill the town manager.
Cop Stages Own Murder After Stealing from Kids Program to Pay for Porn, Mortgage Payments
Illinois police Wednesday say Charles Gliniewicz "carefully staged" his suicide to make it look like he was murdered. The incident triggered an extensive manhunt for suspects who did not exist.
Former Bitcoin Exchange CEO Charged With Embezzlement in Japan
Frenchman Mark Karpelès was arrested six weeks ago in connection with the disappearance of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of the virtual currency.
Japanese Police: Mt Gox CEO Bought Himself a $48,000 Bed
There is a new warrant out for Mark Karpeles, who police say embezzled $2.6 million while CEO of the Bitcoin company.
The Man Who Gave LA's Students Free Dinners May Also Have Embezzled Millions
David Binkle increased food access for tens of thousands of low-income students in LA. But unfortunately, he also blew millions of the school district's dollars in questionable ways.
The Broke Soccer Team That Got Sold for One Euro, Twice
For 25 years, Parma has been Italy's most troubled soccer team when it comes to bookkeeping. Can a new owner do anything about it?
Egyptian Court Overturns Last Charges Against Hosni Mubarak — But Release Remains in Doubt
The long-time dictator has spent almost four years languishing in prison or in a secure military hospital. Now a judge has acquitted him of corruption and ordered a retrial.
Princess Accused of Tax Fraud Will Be the First Royal to Stand Trial in Modern Spain
Cristina de Borbón — the sister of Spain's King Felipe VI — is accused of tax fraud as part of a case that sees her husband accused of embezzling millions in public funds.
China Enlists Australia in the Hunt for Wealthy Corrupt Officials Abroad
After losing $1.08 trillion to illicit outflows between 2002 and 2011, China is chasing thousands of “economic fugitives” around the world — and Australia is helping out.
The Hague, Croatian Nightclubs, Embezzlement, And Biggie Smalls: The Dario Saric Saga
Dario Saric's journey to the NBA came with a family crisis, agent drama, and several false starts, but that's not even the half of it.