WorldSeptember 7, 2026

plunderer

PLUN-der-er

Definition

A person who engages in the illegal, large-scale misappropriation of public funds for personal gain.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'plunder,' which entered English in the 17th century from the German 'plündern,' meaning to loot or pillage during wartime.

In the news

The article uses this term to refer to the individuals accused of orchestrating the theft of public money, with Remulla arguing that legal requirements to identify a 'main plunderer' should not hinder successful convictions.

Remulla: Bonoan had no part in the P7.4B plunder case

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Malaya Business Insight

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