Word List: Swindle, Con artist, Forgery, Embezzlement, Larceny, Extortion, Racketeering, Burglary, Robbery, Espionage
It was a daring and audacious plan, one that would go down in history as the heist of the century. A group of con artists, led by the cunning and charismatic mastermind, had set their sights on the largest diamond repository in the city. With their intricate knowledge of the security systems and the use of clever forgeries, they managed to gain access to the repository, undetected.
Once inside, they used their skills of embezzlement and larceny to make off with a fortune in diamonds, leaving the authorities and the owners of the repository stunned. But the heist was just the beginning. The group continued to engage in a series of daring and illegal activities, including extortion and racketeering. They became unstoppable, and soon the city was at their mercy.
Detective Green was tasked with bringing the group to justice, but he soon realized that he was up against a formidable adversary. As the case continued, Green uncovered evidence of burglary, robbery, and even espionage. In the end, Green managed to track down the con artists and bring them to justice, but not before they had caused a wave of crime and terror throughout the city.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Swindle | to trick someone out of their money or possessions by using a deceptive scheme | Swindle someone out of their money, Swindle someone out of their inheritance, Swindle a company |
| Con artist | a person who cheats or tricks people in order to get their money | Con artist scams, Con artist tricks, Con artist scheme |
| Forgery | the act of producing a copy or imitation of something, with the intent to deceive | Forgery of a document, Forgery of a signature, Forgery of a painting |
| Embezzlement | the act of stealing money or property that has been trusted to one’s care | Embezzlement of company funds, Embezzlement of public funds, Embezzlement of client funds |
| Larceny | the act of stealing something, especially in a secret or quiet way | Larceny of a vehicle, Larceny of a purse, Larceny of a store |
| Extortion | the act of forcing someone to do something or give something, especially money, by using threats or violence | Extortion of money, Extortion of information, Extortion of a company |
| Racketeering | the illegal and organized activities of a group, especially those involving blackmail and other forms of coercion | Racketeering operation, Racketeering ring, Racketeering enterprise |
| Burglary | the act of illegally entering a building with the intention of stealing something | Burglary of a home, Burglary of a store, Burglary of a museum |
| Robbery | the act of taking something, especially money or valuables, by force or threat | Robbery of a bank, Robbery of a convenience store, Robbery of a jewelry store |
| Espionage | the act of obtaining secret or confidential information without the permission of the person who owns it | Espionage of a government, Espionage of |