pen-robbery
n.— «While people in public offices engage in “pen-robbery,” (another name for embezzlement), the artisans, especially the auto-mechanic unleash tears, sorrows and blood on the ill-fated customers who patronize them.» —“Nigeria: Not for Sale, Beware of 419″ by McNezer Fasehun Daily Independent (Lagos, Nigeria) June 2, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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