Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
criminal-probe
Noun
ˈkrɪmɪnəl proʊb
Definition
A criminal probe refers to an investigation conducted by law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and information about suspected illegal activities.
Examples
- The police launched a criminal probe into the recent thefts in the neighborhood.
- A criminal probe was initiated after several whistleblowers reported suspicious activities.
- The federal authorities conducted a thorough criminal probe that revealed extensive fraud schemes.
Meaning
The term describes the process of examining potential criminal conduct to determine whether any laws have been violated.
Synonyms
- Criminal investigation
- Criminal inquiry
- Law enforcement probe
