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 Illinois, white-collar crimes encompass a range of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings or via the internet. These crimes are prosecuted under both federal and state laws. Federal offenses include crimes like antitrust violations, securities fraud, and tax evasion, which are governed by federal statutes and investigated by federal agencies such as the FBI, SEC, and IRS. State-level offenses, prosecuted under Illinois law, can include crimes like embezzlement, bribery, and financial fraud. Illinois has specific statutes addressing these issues, such as the Illinois Antitrust Act, the Illinois Securities Law, and provisions within the Criminal Code that deal with theft, fraud, and corruption. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Illinois can be severe, including fines, restitution, and imprisonment. The complexity of these cases often requires detailed financial and legal analysis, and those accused of such crimes typically seek representation from an attorney with expertise in white-collar criminal defense.