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15. ….. he takes risks in hope of financial gain but, no saint, he becomes an embezzler! - think possibly fraudster?
18. Vile wretch planned crimes against a conservation charity! (9)

Would appreciate any hints on above

15 look for a word for a risk taker in finances and deduct aletter

18. anagram of 4th word + a conservation group.

Many thanks Mamya - did have speculator but discarded it because of number of letters.

Am still having trouble making a six letter word for No.7l... the cheat was exposed in a pair of ladies crocodile shoes - help!

Thanks Terry - think I've got it now

71 look at the latter part of the clue and google even the most obscure six letter consecutive run (took me ages )