Defraud (verb)

1. To deceive or cheat someone out of something, especially money or property.
2. To obtain something through fraud or deceit.

Origin:

From latin defraudare, "to cheat, deceive".

Examples:

1. The businessman was arrested for defrauding investors out of millions of dollars.
2. The company was accused of defrauding its customers by falsely advertising the product's benefits.
3. The employee defrauded the company by embezzling funds.
4. The charity defrauded donors by using the money for personal gain.
5. The politician defrauded the voters by making false promises during the campaign.