White Collar Crimes
"White collar crimes" is the term used to describe a broad range of fraud crimes typically committed by individuals in a business, political or financial environment. Some examples of common white collar crimes include the following offenses:
The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is often involved in the investigation and prosecution of white collar crimes. Federal agencies such as the FBI usually have more resources than local law enforcement agencies and may conduct long-term investigations in order to build the maximum amount of physical evidence against a suspect.
Penalties for white collar crimes will vary depending upon the jurisdiction and may include heavy fines, restitution, jail or prison time, and other penalties.
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