Verb + infinitive, no preposition

nier

no preposition

The constructions

no prepositionnier + infinitif

Il nie avoir volé l'argent.

Why

Nier is built directly before a past infinitive, like avouer. Before a noun, nier is direct as well: nier les faits. Before a clause, nier que calls for the subjunctive.

Verb + infinitive, no preposition