White-collar crime is a term that is used to cover a wide range of offences.
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White-collar crime is a term that is used to cover a wide range of offences. There are similarities between some of these offences and they may be investigated by the same authorities. But they are far from identical. This article explains what white-collar crime is and details some of the main offences.
What is embezzlement?Embezzlement is a white-collar crime that can be described as a form of financial fraud where the accused is in a position of trust. It is when a person uses money or assets that were obtained lawfully for a purpose tha...
By Niall Hearty
9 November 2023
5 min read
With a financier being jailed for a huge art fraud, Angelika Hellweger of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli outlines why the art world is vulnerable to such activity.
By Dr. Angelika Hellweger
22 September 2023
2 min read
A UK fund manager and a Swiss banker have been jailed for defrauding a Libyan fund out of millions of dollars.
By Dr. Angelika Hellweger 1 March 2023
Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli assesses the efforts being made.
By Nicola Sharp 16 November 2022
Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the proposals.
By Nicola Sharp 7 November 2022
Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli outlines the government’s reaction to the Treasury Committee’s economic crime report.
By Niall Hearty
9 May 2022
2 min read
Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the issues involved.
By Niall Hearty 28 April 2022
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering changes to the fraud compensation levy because of increased pension scam claims.
By Nicola Sharp 16 November 2021
