Corruption and Fraud

Corruption

Corruption noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.

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Fraud and corruption are semantically related. in dishonesty topic. In some cases you can use "Fraud" instead a noun "Corruption".

Fraud noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

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Corruption and fraud are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Corruption" instead a noun "Fraud".

Nearby Word: fraudster

pure	pure corruption	pure fraud
complete	complete corruption	complete fraud
total	total corruption	total fraud
sheer	sheer corruption	sheer fraud
Other adjectives: blatant, actual, massive, serious, huge, deliberate, political, possible, vast, international, alleged, corporate, large-scale.

The chef ended up with two misdemeanor embezzlement charges, while McDonnell and his wife were convicted of a combined 19 felony charges relating to corruption and fraud.

Source: Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot
In the second part of "Sideshow", it's revealed that the independent counsel, under the pretense of investigating fraud and corruption, was actually using the witness's name to call out members of the government for being gay.

Source: Series / Law & Order
Four depressed, middle-aged herberts from suburban England get involved in murder, police corruption, drug dealing, money laundering, drug manufacturing, car bombs and identity fraud.

Source: Series / Mad Dogs

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