crook ()

The manager was arrested by the police for being a crook.
The detective was determined to catch the crook responsible for the string of burglaries in the neighborhood.
The con artist posed as a financial advisor, exploiting vulnerable individuals and earning a reputation as a crook.
The police investigation led to the arrest of the notorious crook who had been involved in white-collar crimes for years.
The documentary exposed the tactics used by the crook to swindle unsuspecting victims out of their savings.