Word List: Robbery, Extortion, Embezzlement, Forgery, Counterfeiting, Fraud, Larceny, Pilferage, Burglary, Theft
The Diamond Museum was renowned for its collection of rare and valuable diamonds. But one day, the museum was hit by a daring robbery. The thieves made off with millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds, leaving the authorities scrambling to catch them. But as the investigation progressed, it became clear that this was no ordinary robbery.
The thieves had connections to a powerful criminal organization, and they were using the stolen diamonds to fund their illegal activities, including extortion, embezzlement, and forgery. The authorities soon found themselves in a race against time, as the criminals continued to elude capture and commit more crimes.
And when a key witness was found dead, it seemed like the case was hopeless. But then, a brilliant detective stepped forward, determined to bring the criminals to justice. Despite the danger and the odds against him, the detective persisted, uncovering evidence of counterfeiting, fraud, and larceny.
In the end, the detective managed to catch the criminals and recover the stolen diamonds, but not before they had committed countless crimes and left a shadow of fear over the city.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Robbery | the crime of taking something from someone using force or the threat of force | Robbery of a bank, Robbery of a store, Robbery of a citizen |
| Extortion | the crime of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats | Extortion of a businessman, Extortion of a family, Extortion of a community |
| Embezzlement | the crime of illegally taking money or property that has been entrusted to someone | Embezzlement of funds, Embezzlement of assets, Embezzlement of a company |
| Forgery | the crime of making a false document or changing a real document in order to deceive someone | Forgery of a signature, Forgery of a passport, Forgery of a will |
| Counterfeiting | the crime of making fake money or other documents that are intended to be used as if they were real | Counterfeiting of currency, Counterfeiting of stamps, Counterfeiting of certificates |
| Fraud | the crime of deceiving someone in order to gain an advantage or to cause harm | Fraud of a corporation, Fraud of an individual, Fraud of a government |
| Larceny | the crime of taking someone else’s property without their permission and with the intention of keeping it permanently | Larceny of jewelry, Larceny of a vehicle, Larceny of data |
| Pilferage | the act of stealing small amounts of something over a period of time, especially from one’s employer | Pilferage of supplies, Pilferage of money, Pilferage of food |
| Burglary | the crime of breaking into a building with the intention of stealing something or committing a crime | Burglary of a home, Burglary of a business, Burglary of a museum |
| Theft | the act of stealing something, especially without using force | Theft of a wallet, Theft of a smartphone, Theft of a bicycle |