Definition of White-collar crimes

nonviolent, money motivated crimes that are committed by professionals or businesses

Examples of White-collar crimes in a sentence

The banker was arrested for stealing from his company and was charged with several white-collar crimes.  

Although the mayor’s white-collar crimes didn’t physically hurt anyone, he defrauded the state out of thousands of dollars.  

Money motivated, white-collar crimes that are carried out by professionals don’t get as much attention as violent crimes.  

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