noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
Refers to the illegal taking of money or property entrusted to one's care, typically in a professional or official capacity. Often used in legal and business contexts.
彼は会社の金を横領した疑いで逮捕された。
He was arrested on suspicion of embezzling company funds.
The embezzlement case came to light, and the president resigned.