Embezzlement
Theft of assets from one person or entity by another to whom the assets were entrusted / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Embezzler" and "Peculate" redirect here. For the American progressive metal band, see Peculate (band). For other uses, see The Embezzler.
Embezzlement is a term commonly used for 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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