The phrase "unscrupulous elements" refers to people who behave dishonestly or immorally, lacking principles or moral integrity. They often engage in unethical actions without considering the consequences or the harm caused to others. Full definition
He explained that the delay in the commercial deployment of decoders to customers was to prevent sabotage by unscrupulous elements who would want to frustrate the company. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
«Those who have been following the unsavoury developments in some parts of the country since the last general election would have noticed that MEND, its paymasters and other unscrupulous elements in the South - South region have been striving fruitlessly to exploit the ensuing confusion by surreptitiously working for the fulfilment of its yet - to - be declared political agenda. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
He described the allegation as untrue, unfounded and handiwork of unscrupulous elements attempting to drag the good name of the Army into the mud. (dailypost.ng)