Crimes and Punishments

Mugging

An attack on someone in a public place to steal their belongings (уличное ограбление с использованием оружия)

She was a victim of _______ while walking home late at night

Pickpocketing

Stealing from someone’s pockets or bag without them noticing (карманная кража)

Tourists are often warned about _______ in crowded areas

Shoplifting

The act of stealing goods from a store (кража в магазине)

The security guard caught the teenager _______ at the mall

A bombing

An attack using explosives to cause destruction or harm (взрыв, теракт)

The city was shaken by _______ in the main square

A burglary

Illegally entering a building to steal something (кража со взломом)

The police are investigating a series of _______ in the neighborhood

A kidnapping

The crime of taking someone by force and demanding a ransom or other conditions (похищение человека)

The child was rescued safely after a week of _______

Fraud

Deception intended to gain money or benefits illegally (мошенничество)

The businessman was arrested for financial _______

Murder

The unlawful killing of another person (убийство)

He was found guilty of _______ and sentenced to life in prison

A riot

A violent disturbance by a large group of people, often in protest (бунт, массовые беспорядки)

The police struggled to control the _______ in the city center

Smuggling

The illegal transportation of goods or people across borders (контрабанда)

Authorities seized a large shipment of drugs during a _______ operation

Speeding

Driving faster than the legal limit (превышение скорости)

He was fined for _______ on the highway

Death penalty

The legal punishment of execution for a crime (смертная казнь)


Some countries still impose the _______ for serious offenses

Life imprisonment

A prison sentence that lasts for the rest of the convict’s life (пожизненное заключение)

The serial killer was sentenced to _______

Imprisonment

The act of putting someone in prison as punishment (тюремное заключение)

He faced ten years of _______ for his crimes

Forfeiture of property

The legal seizure of someone’s assets due to criminal activity (конфискация имущества)

The court ordered the _______ of all assets linked to corruption

Fine

A monetary penalty for breaking the law (штраф)

He had to pay a heavy _______ for illegal parking

Community service

Unpaid work performed as a punishment instead of prison (общественные работы)

The judge sentenced him to 100 hours of _______ for vandalism

Probation

A period of supervision instead of imprisonment for a convicted person (условное освобождение)

Instead of jail time, he was given _______ and required to check in with an officer regularly

A street robbery

A crime involving force or threat to steal from someone in public (уличное ограбление)

The police arrested a suspect linked to a series of _______

Blackmailing

Threatening to reveal someone’s secrets unless they give money or favors (шантаж)

She was a victim of _______ after a private photo was stolen

Cybercrime

Criminal activities carried out online or using computers (киберпреступление)

The rise of digital technology has led to an increase in _______

Raping

Forcing someone into sexual activity without their consent (изнасилование)

The suspect was charged with _______ and is awaiting trial

Bribery

Offering money or favors to influence someone in power (взяточничество)

The politician was caught in a major _______ scandal