The term white-collar crime is an expression to denote an array of fraudulent schemes, corruption and commercial offenses perpetrated by “regular folks,” con-men, businessmen and public officials alike. Its current usage includes a broad range of non-violent offenses where cheating, dishonesty or corruption are the central elements. It is also referred to as commercial crime, business crime or economic offenses. However, all these terms more appropriately fall under the broader umbrella of white-collar crime.
