Académico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Crime

a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

conspiración, conjura

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

rehén

the process of concealing the origins, ownership, or destination of illegally obtained money by passing it through a legitimate financial institution or businesses

lavado de dinero, blanqueo de capitales

the persistent and unwanted attention, harassment, or surveillance of one person towards another, causing fear or distress

acoso, persecución

criminal activities carried out through the use of computers or the internet, often involving unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of personal or financial information, fraud, identity theft, or the spread of malicious software

ciberdelito, delito cibernético

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

robo

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

piratería

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

estafa, fraude

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

asalteador, ladrón

the crime of murdering another person

homicidio

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

incendio provocado

the act of importing or exporting goods or people secretly and against the law

contrabando, tráfico

unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

homicidio involuntario, asesinato sin premeditación

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

rescate

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

carterista

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

contrabandear

to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

malversar, desfalcar

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

asaltar

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

raptar

to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable

lavar

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

atraco

a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

interceptación telefónica, escucha telefónica

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

robar en las tiendas

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

asesinar

the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation

difamación, calumnias

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

hacerse pasar por

a fraudulent or deceptive scheme or activity designed to obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or illegal means

estafa, engaño

to illegally enter a building or area with the intent to commit theft or other crimes

robar, allar