What is a White-Collar Crime?

A White-Collar Crime is an umbrella term used to describe a set of crimes committed by high-standing or established members of society. The term, now synonymous with crimes/fraud committed by business and government professionals, can range from business owners, politicians, executives, etc. Additionally, White-Collar Crime are committed without the explicit or implicit use of force. Meaning that these crimes are usually strictly financial in nature or based around some form of influence trading. 

How can public individuals be implicated?

Individual states, like South Carolina, along with the Federal Government, have both implemented laws against the improper procurement and exchange of funds by public individuals. 

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