White-collar crime is the name for a broad category of nonviolent crimes that are often committed in commercial environments (including online) and for the purpose of financial gain. Examples of federal and state white-collar criminal offenses include:

• antitrust violations
• bank fraud
• bankruptcy fraud
• bid rigging and price fixing
• blackmail
• bribery
• computer and internet fraud
• counterfeiting
• credit card fraud
• economic espionage and trade secret theft
• embezzlement
• environmental law violations
• extortion
• financial fraud
• government fraud
• health care fraud
• identity theft
• immigration fraud
• insider trading
• insurance fraud
• intellectual property theft
• kickbacks
• loan sharking
• mail fraud
• money laundering
• public assistance fraud (Medicare, Medicaid, Disability)
• public corruption
• racketeering
• securities fraud
• skimming (casinos)
• tax evasion
• telephone and telemarketing fraud

In Arkansas, white-collar crimes encompass a range of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings. These crimes can violate both federal laws and state statutes. Arkansas has specific laws addressing many forms of white-collar crime, such as fraud, embezzlement, and bribery (Arkansas Code Title 5 - Criminal Offenses, Chapter 26 - Fraudulent Practices, among others). For instance, bank fraud and credit card fraud are prosecuted under various fraud statutes, while embezzlement is addressed under theft laws. Additionally, Arkansas has laws against computer and internet fraud, which are increasingly relevant in the digital age. Federal laws also apply to white-collar crimes that cross state lines or involve federal agencies. Examples include securities fraud, which is governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and healthcare fraud involving Medicare or Medicaid, which is subject to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Arkansas can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and scope of the crime.