/ˈkʌlprɪt/ – noun
Definition: 1. kẻ có tội, tội phạm;
2. bị cáo, bị can, can phạm.
A more throughout explanation: In legal terms, a “culprit” refers to a person who has been formally charged with or found guilty of committing a crime or offense.
Example: The police were able to identify the culprit responsible for the theft based on the fingerprints found at the crime scene.