Definition:
Generic phrase for any unlawful, nonviolent conduct committed by business and government professionals (“white collar workers”) involving fraud, theft or other violations of trust committed in the course of one’s employment.
Also Known As:
Fraud, dishonest business schemes
Examples:
Examples of white collar crime include embezzlement, price-fixing, insider trading and stock manipulation, antitrust violations, tax evasion, commercial bribery, racketeering, false advertising, manipulation of business records for financial gain and other dishonest business schemes.
