Financial Crimes
/ˈfaɪnænʃəl ˈkraɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Crimes involving illicit financial activities such as fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and insider trading.
The defendant was charged with multiple financial crimes, including securities fraud.
Forms
- financial crimes
- financial crime
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Commentary
Often grouped under white-collar crimes, financial crimes require specialized knowledge of financial systems for effective prosecution.
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