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

Alexander Soofer, 42, of Westwood was charged with wire fraud amid allegations he used his Hyde Park-based program Abundant Blessings to line the pockets of his $2,450 Hermes trotting jacket with millions in taxpayer dollars from Inside Safe and Measure H.

From Los Angeles Times

Pokornik was arrested in Panama and extradited to the United States, where he now faces wire fraud charges.

From BBC

Chen faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted in the United States on wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges involving approximately 127,271 bitcoin seized by the United States, worth more than $11 billion at current prices.

From Barron's

But it cuts both ways — the moment Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was indicted on federal charges for wire fraud conspiracy and bribery, the value of his cards dipped.

From Los Angeles Times

Kwon - who pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud - expressed remorse to the judge.

From BBC