Category:White Collar Crime

White Collar Crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes committed by individuals, businesses, or government officials. The term was coined by sociologist Edwin Sutherland in 1939 and typically includes offenses such as fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax evasion, securities violations, and bribery.

This category includes profiles of individuals who have been convicted of white-collar offenses in the federal criminal justice system.

• Wire Fraud - Using electronic communications to execute a scheme to defraud
• Securities Fraud - Deception in connection with the purchase or sale of securities
• Tax Evasion - Illegally avoiding payment of taxes owed
• Money Laundering - Disguising the origins of illegally obtained money
• Bank Fraud - Schemes to defraud financial institutions
• Insurance Fraud - Deceiving insurance companies for financial gain
• Healthcare Fraud - Fraudulent billing or false claims in healthcare

White collar crimes are prosecuted in federal court when they involve interstate commerce, federal programs, or violations of federal statutes. Sentences are determined using the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which consider factors such as the amount of financial loss, number of victims, and the defendant's role in the offense.

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