What is white-collar crime and how is the FBI combating it?
White-collar crime is non-violent in nature and includes health care fraud, corporate fraud, government fraud, and telemarketing fraud, to name a few. The FBI is actively pursuing a number of investigations to combat white-collar crime. A plan is in place to target check fraud and counterfeit negotiable instruments by organized groups. The FBI also is concentrating on mortgage loan fraud. There are also joint ventures including The White Collar Crime Center and the Internet Crime Complaint Center. How is the FBI fighting organized crime, particularly international organized crime? The FBI uses a variety of laws, asset forfeiture statutes, and sophisticated investigative techniques in its domestic and international cases. The criminal and civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute are a particularly suited to dismantle criminal organizations. These investigations frequently utilize undercover operations, court-authorized electronic surveillance
