As nouns the difference between swindler and misappropriation
is that swindler is a person who swindles, cheats or defrauds while misappropriation is the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.
misappropriation
English
Noun
(
en noun)
The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.
Synonyms
* embezzlement