to embezzle, to siphon off
Geld oder andere Werte heimlich entwenden oder veruntreuen.
To secretly take money or assets that one has access to.
☞ Often used in the context of financial fraud.
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Der Buchhalter hat über Jahre hinweg Gelder unterschneiden.— The accountant has been embezzling funds for years.
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Er hat heimlich Firmengelder unterschneiden sollen.— He is alleged to have secretly siphoned off company money.
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