Crime Categories: A Comprehensive Overview
In this article, we will provide an in-depth look at the various types of crimes that exist across different areas. These categories are not exhaustive and some crimes may overlap between categories.
Economic Offenses
- Tax Evasion: The act of intentionally underreporting or concealing income to avoid paying taxes.
- Failing to Submit Required Documents: Not providing necessary documents, such as tax returns or financial statements, when required by law.
- Making Incorrect Declarations: Providing false information on documents, like tax returns or loan applications.
Government-Contracting Fraud
- Collusive Bidding: Two or more companies conspiring to submit fake bids to secure a government contract.
- Obstructing Bidding Activities: Interfering with the bidding process to gain an unfair advantage.
Environmental Crimes
- Pollution: Releasing hazardous substances into the environment, harming ecosystems and human health.
- Waste Management: Improper disposal of waste, leading to environmental degradation.
- Destruction of Natural Resources: Damaging or depleting natural resources, such as forests or wildlife.
Campaign-Finance/Election Law
- Restrictions on Citizens’ Rights: Limiting citizens’ ability to vote or self-nominate for office.
- Falsifying Election Results: Manipulating election data or outcomes to favor a particular candidate.
Market Manipulation
- Creating False Supply and Demand: Artificially inflating or deflating market prices by creating false supply or demand.
- Using Tricks to Gain an Advantage: Engaging in unfair practices, such as insider trading or pump-and-dump schemes.
Money Laundering/Wire Fraud
- Concealing the Origin of Money: Hiding the source of money acquired through illicit activities.
- Using Illicitly Acquired Money for Business: Investing or using money from crimes in business operations.
- Obstructing Verification of Information: Interfering with investigations into the origin of money or property.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law
- Producing, Purchasing, Selling, Exchanging, or Donating Devices or Software Used for Unlawful Purposes: Creating, distributing, or using malicious software.
- Spreading Harmful Software Programs: Disseminating malware to harm individuals or organizations.
- Illegally Accessing Computer Networks or Electronic Devices: Hacking into systems without authorization.
Trade Sanctions and Export Control Violations
- Stockpiling or Transporting Prohibited Goods: Possessing, transporting, or selling goods restricted by trade sanctions.
- Sale or Use of Banned Pesticides: Trading, selling, or using pesticides banned by the state.