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

Authorities have charged the owners of two Minnesota autism-therapy centers—Smart Therapy and Star Autism Center—with wire fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal

AllHere founder and former Chief Executive Joanna Smith-Griffin was arrested in November 2024 and charged with securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith-Griffin pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2024, federal prosecutors accused the head of the firm that provided the AI tool, Joanna Smith-Griffin, of defrauding investors and charged her with securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times

District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato denied a motion to dismiss a case against Mandeep Singh, who is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times