embezzlement

Lebanon has arrested Ashraf Dabbour, a former Palestinian envoy, who is facing corruption and embezzlement charges. Dabbour served as ambassador in Beirut from 2012 to 2025.

Lebanese authorities arrested former Palestinian ambassador Ashraf Dabbour ahead of his extradition to Palestine for corruption charges. He was previously arrested in April at the request of the Palestinian Authority over allegations of corruption and embezzlement during his tenure as envoy from 2012 to 2025.

A tech entrepreneur allegedly stole $5 million from the blockchain firm he ran as CEO, then deleted 194 expense records to cover his tracks before resigning.

Amanda Lamb, an ex-volunteer firefighter in Currituck, was sentenced for embezzling over $200,000 from the Lower Currituck County Volunteer Fire Department. The funds were allegedly used for personal expenses, including a trip to Busch.

A lawsuit alleges that Charlotte real estate attorney Hatley embezzled over $1 million in closing funds from a client. The North Carolina State Bar has initiated emergency proceedings against Hatley seeking injunctive relief.

Lori Zeno, founder of Queens Defenders, was sentenced to federal prison after admitting to embezzling over $100,000 for a lavish lifestyle. She blamed her ex-con lover during her sentencing.

Ogun Assembly reversed its decision to indict the former Speaker for embezzlement and commuted the dismissal to resignation. The Assembly had previously cited internal disagreements over legislative administration and financial management allegations as reasons for the action.

A Manhattan Beach attorney admitted to embezzling $310,000 from clients and writing checks without sufficient funds. He pled guilty to four felony charges related to the misuse of client funds and financial misconduct.

Stephanie Chatfield, wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, was sentenced to six months of probation and a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to embezzling funds from a nonprofit linked to her husband's political activities. Lee Chatfield faces 13 felony charges for allegedly diverting over $130,000 in public and private funds for personal use, while his aides Rob and Anne Minard were charged with embezzling $525,000 from the same nonprofit.

An Oakland County woman was sentenced to 24 months of probation for embezzling over $20,000 from a man with cognitive decline. She changed his bank accounts to access funds and paid $150,000 in restitution. She is now banned from caring for elderly or disabled adults or handling others’ finances.

A judge approved a deferred prosecution agreement for Heather Bergdahl, a former Loretto Hospital executive charged with wire fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. The deal could dismiss charges if Bergdahl meets unspecified conditions within a year, while similar agreements are expected for other executives involved in a scheme to embezzle millions from the hospital.

Marine Le Pen's upheld conviction for embezzlement has not reduced her popularity, and she remains a presidential candidate. Supporters in Montargis, like Jean-Antoine, argue that her actions were for her party and that all politicians are schemers.

The SIT report in the Ram Temple embezzlement case details security failures and the theft from donation boxes. It outlines key findings and next steps for addressing the issue.

Marine Le Pen, a far-right French politician, will run for president despite being convicted twice of embezzling public funds. A Paris appeals court reduced her political ban, allowing her candidacy, though she faces a suspended home detention sentence pending a final court ruling. Le Pen claims her campaign highlights resilience against systemic obstacles.

Marine Le Pen, a far-right French politician, will run for president despite being convicted twice of embezzling public funds. A Paris appeals court reduced her ban on holding public office, allowing her candidacy, but she faces a year of home detention with electronic monitoring, which may be suspended during the election campaign.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election despite a court ruling that imposed a three-year prison term and a 45-month ban on public office. She plans to appeal the decision to France’s highest court to suspend her sentence, allowing her to campaign without an electronic monitoring bracelet.

A Paris appeals court declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ordered her to wear an electronic ankle monitor, even if she runs for president. In France, electronic home detention prohibits leaving a designated location except during authorized hours.

Marine Le Pen is ordered to wear an electronic tag following an upheld embezzlement conviction, which casts doubt on her presidential campaign. The court's decision maintains the conviction, impacting her political future.

French far-right leader Le Pen is cleared to run for president after an appeals court shortens her embezzlement sentence. However, electronic monitoring may hinder her campaign efforts.

A French court allowed Marine Le Pen to run in 2027 but imposed a condition she rejects. The verdict found her guilty of embezzlement but softened the ban on her holding elected office.

Marine Le Pen's embezzlement trial is set to determine her eligibility to run for president. A ruling in her appeal trial at the Paris appeals court was being delivered on July 7, 2026.

A former municipal official in China was sentenced to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan (US$323.8 million) in bribes, convicted of bribery, embezzlement, misappropriating public funds, abuse of power, and money laundering. The case marks one of the harshest punishments for economic crimes in recent years.

A Paris appeals court is set to rule on Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, which may affect her eligibility to run in France’s 2027 presidential election. The decision could determine if she remains a viable candidate for the election.

Marine Le Pen’s eligibility to run in the 2027 French presidential elections will be determined by a Paris appeals court ruling on her appeal of a 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds to pay party employees. The decision carries significant implications for France’s political future.

Peter Murrell will not appeal his five-year prison sentence for embezzlement. He is beginning his prison term after stealing £400,000 from SNP funds.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, faces a potential five-year ban from public office due to an embezzlement case in the European Parliament. The case alleges misuse of €4.5 million in EU funds through assistants who primarily engaged in domestic politics instead of EU duties. The court's decision, based on evidence like minimal communication between assistants and MEPs, could block her 2027 presidential bid.

Nicola Sturgeon is seen enjoying a white wine with a human rights lawyer friend in London after leaving Scotland. This is the first time she has been pictured since her ex-husband was jailed for embezzlement linked to the SNP.

A former Richmond Fire Department official is accused of embezzling city funds with assistance from family and friends over several years. The scheme involved multiple individuals and lasted for an extended period.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversaw the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir in January 2024, is now facing allegations of embezzling crores of donations from pilgrims. The controversy highlights financial misconduct linked to the temple's management.

Congress has intensified its criticism of the government over alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, labeling the incident as a 'maha paap' (cardinal sin).

Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Rai claimed he was detained in Ayodhya while attempting to visit the Ram temple during an embezzlement controversy. The incident is linked to ongoing disputes surrounding the temple.

Eight persons have been named as accused in an FIR over the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Temple. Lawyers from Ayodhya refuse to represent the accused in the case.

India's Ram Temple is facing embezzlement allegations ahead of crucial state elections, causing embarrassment for Prime Minister Modi's government. The scandal has raised concerns about corruption in the project.

A former Deputy CM has demanded an investigation into the embezzlement of funds donated to the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The call for inquiry highlights concerns over financial mismanagement related to the temple construction.

An FIR has been lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram temple, following a preliminary investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a complaint filed by Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.

A Nashville banker named Richardson was arrested following a four-month investigation into allegations of embezzling over $139,000 from customers.

Peter Murrell was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling funds as chief executive of the Scottish National Party. He managed the SNP's finances during his ex-wife Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as Scottish First Minister.

Peter Murrell was jailed for over five years after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 of Scottish National Party funds to buy cars, a motorhome, and luxury goods. He is the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned in 2023 before being arrested in the probe into the party’s finances and was later cleared of wrongdoing.