White-collar crime refers to non-violent crimes where the primary motive is typically financial in nature, committed by individuals or organizations in the course of their business or professional activities.

Common types of white-collar crime

• Money laundering
• Insider trading
• Bribery and corruption
• Tax evasion
• Fraud, including
  • Corporate fraud
  • Healthcare fraud
  • Investment fraud
  • Tax fraud
  • Intellectual property fraud
  • Securities fraud
  • Insurance fraud
• Financial scams, including
  • Pyramid schemes
  • Ponzi schemes
  • Cryptocurrency scams
• Environmental crimes
• Cybercrime, including
  • Identity theft
  • Ransomware attacks
  • Phishing
  • Hacking

Offenders can face significant fines, imprisonment, or both. The Criminal Code provides a framework for determining the appropriate penalties based on the severity of the offence.

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