be charged with sth
to be officially accused of a crime by the police or a court.
“The police charged him with theft after the store security footage appeared.”
“After the investigation concluded, the prosecutor decided to charge the manager with fraud for his role in the missing funds.”
“Following a lengthy inquiry into the company's financial records, the authorities charged the former chief executive with multiple counts of embezzlement and tax evasion.”
Last updated April 22, 2026