Investigators have made/brought/leveled 'accusations' of corruption against a group of former officials.
There was a hint/tone of 'accusation' in his voice when he asked her where she had been.
He denied/rejected the 'accusation' that he had lied to the police.
(..) - He's not crazy! - I didn't say that. - Well, then why won't you listen to him? - Because you need evidence, Lindsey. You can't go around making accusations against George Harvey when you have no evidence. You need proof. You are pathetic. Why can't you just admit it? You stopped looking for her (..)2009 The Lovely Bones