Misdeed (noun)

1. An act that is morally or legally wrong.
2. A wrong or bad action.

Origin:

From mis- + deed.

Examples:

1. The criminal's misdeeds led to his arrest.
2. The misdeed was punished by a fine.
3. His misdeeds were finally catching up with him.
4. The misdeed was committed out of greed.
5. The misdeed was hidden but eventually revealed.