White-collar crime is the name for a broad category of nonviolent crimes that are often committed in commercial environments (including online) and for the purpose of financial gain. Examples of federal and state white-collar criminal offenses include:
• antitrust violations
• bank fraud
• bankruptcy fraud
• bid rigging and price fixing
• blackmail
• bribery
• computer and internet fraud
• counterfeiting
• credit card fraud
• economic espionage and trade secret theft
• embezzlement
• environmental law violations
• extortion
• financial fraud
• government fraud
• health care fraud
• identity theft
• immigration fraud
• insider trading
• insurance fraud
• intellectual property theft
• kickbacks
• loan sharking
• mail fraud
• money laundering
• public assistance fraud (Medicare, Medicaid, Disability)
• public corruption
• racketeering
• securities fraud
• skimming (casinos)
• tax evasion
• telephone and telemarketing fraud
In Arizona, white-collar crimes encompass a variety of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often within a business or commercial context. These crimes can be prosecuted under both federal and state laws. Arizona statutes cover many forms of white-collar crime, including but not limited to fraud (such as bank, bankruptcy, credit card, and insurance fraud), embezzlement, identity theft, and bribery. The state also has laws against racketeering, which can encompass a range of white-collar criminal activities. Additionally, Arizona's computer tampering statutes address crimes like computer and internet fraud. Federal laws also apply to white-collar crimes that cross state lines or involve federal agencies, with offenses like securities fraud, antitrust violations, and tax evasion being prosecuted by federal authorities such as the FBI, SEC, and IRS. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Arizona can include fines, restitution, and imprisonment, and the severity of the punishment typically corresponds to the scope of the crime and the amount of financial loss involved.