Corruption

noun the act of dishonestly appropriating or secreting assets by one or more individuals to whom such assets have been entrusted

• The CEO was charged with embezzlement after siphoning company funds into his personal account.
• I heard that the accountant got caught for embezzlement, what a mess!
• That dude is always pulling embezzlement schemes, he's a real crook.
• She committed emotional embezzlement by stealing his trust and love.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The authorities are cracking down on illicit business activities in the city.
• I heard that some of the guys are involved in some shady business deals.
• They're running an underground operation, doing some sketchy business on the side.
• The illicit business of spreading rumors can be just as damaging as any other illegal activity.

adjective describing a process or activity that involves conducting an investigation or research

• The investigative team spent months gathering evidence for the case.
• The detective did some investigative work to solve the mystery.
• I heard the cops are doing some serious investigating on that case.
• Her investigative skills are like a magnifying glass, always uncovering the truth.

noun a group of individuals working together to engage in illegal activities for financial gain

• The investigation uncovered a sophisticated network of organized crime operating in the city.
• I heard that the organized crime syndicate is behind the recent string of robberies.
• The cops are cracking down on the organized crime ring in the neighborhood.
• Corruption in the government was like an organized crime, with officials working together for their own gain.