X is an agent for Y. There is a contract between X and Y that all sums remitted by Y to X shall be invested by X, according to Y's direction. Y remits Rs. 10 lakh to X, with a direction to X to invest the same in 'infrastructure bonds'. X dishonestly disobeys the direction and puts the money in his own business with a hope that the investment will generate more profit. X has committed
A. No offence
B. Criminal misappropriation
C. Criminal breach of trust
D. Extortion
Answer: Option C
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