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 South Dakota, white-collar crimes are addressed through a combination of state statutes and federal laws, as many of these offenses can cross state lines and affect interstate commerce. State laws in South Dakota cover a range of nonviolent, financially motivated crimes such as theft, embezzlement, forgery, fraud, and identity theft. For example, under South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL), embezzlement is penalized under Title 22, Chapter 22-30A, and various forms of fraud are addressed under Chapter 22-30A and other relevant sections. Additionally, South Dakota has laws against deceptive trade practices and computer crimes, which can be found in Title 37 and Title 43, respectively. On the federal level, agencies such as the FBI, SEC, and IRS investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes like securities fraud, insider trading, tax evasion, and more, under laws such as the Securities Exchange Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Penalties for white-collar crimes in South Dakota can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and scope of the crime.