wire fraud

American  

noun

1. the crime of using interstate wire, television, or radio communications with the intent to defraud.

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Etymology

Origin of wire fraud

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Dana Williamson, a former Newsom chief of staff, pleaded guilty in May to bank and wire fraud and other felony charges stemming from a position she held prior to working for the governor.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The new indictment adds charges of bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy to the existing two wire fraud charges he has faced since October.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Zhu’s partner, Wang, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and distribution of adulterated and misbranded medical devices in connection with the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Prosecutors charged Mr. Van Dyke with commodities and wire fraud, among other violations, and the platforms cooperated with federal investigators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Any electronic transference of this document, by anyone unauthorized to have it, could be interpreted as an act of wire fraud.

From The Hacker Crackdown, law and disorder on the electronic frontier by Sterling, Bruce