Ethical Misconduct

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, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

adjective relating to or characteristic of a shyster

• The lawyer was accused of being a shyster for overcharging his clients.
• I wouldn't trust that guy, he's a total shyster.
• Watch out for that shyster, he's always looking to pull a fast one.
• The politician was called a shyster for his dishonest tactics in the election.