wire fraud
noun
: fraud committed using a means of electronic communication (such as a telephone or computer)
Examples of wire fraud in a Sentence
He was charged with wire fraud.
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The charge of wire fraud can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, while the sentence for a charge of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds can go up to 10 years in prison, along with carrying a fine up to $250,000.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
The indictment charges Hunsicker with one count of wire fraud, two counts of securities fraud, and one count of money laundering, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
Adams had been indicted on charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Eventually when interest payments stopped, the scam investor victims in the Ponzi scheme became suspicious and following an investigation by the FBI both Burton and Wellesley were charged with wire fraud and money laundering.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
The indictment charges Hunsicker with one count of wire fraud, two counts of securities fraud, and one count of money laundering, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
Adams had been indicted on charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Eventually when interest payments stopped, the scam investor victims in the Ponzi scheme became suspicious and following an investigation by the FBI both Burton and Wellesley were charged with wire fraud and money laundering.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“Wire fraud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20fraud. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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