Corporate crime, commonly known as white-collar crime, typically involves acts of deceit, concealment, or violation of trust for financial gain—not violence or physical force. These crimes are often committed by business executives, employees, or entities in positions of power or trust. Offenses may include everything from embezzlement and money laundering to securities fraud and regulatory violations.

Unlike other types of crimes, corporate offenses can be harder to detect. Losses may not be immediately obvious, and complex paper trails or digital footprints often conceal the true nature of the misconduct. Additionally, even legitimate business failures may be misconstrued as criminal intent without proper legal representation.