Embezzle (verb)

To steal money or assets that have been entrusted to one's care, typically by a person in a position of trust.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french embrouiller "to confuse", influenced by em- (from latin ex-) "out of" + brouiller "to confuse".

Examples:

1. He was charged with embezzling company funds.
2. The accountant was found guilty of embezzlement.
3. Embezzlement is the crime of stealing money that you have been trusted to manage.
4. Embezzlement can happen in any organization.
5. Embezzlement is a serious crime that can result in jail time.