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 West Virginia (WV), white-collar crimes encompass a range of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings. These crimes can be prosecuted under both federal and state laws. Federal offenses include crimes like antitrust violations, securities fraud, and tax evasion, which are prosecuted under federal statutes such as the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Securities Exchange Act, and the Internal Revenue Code. State-level offenses, prosecuted under West Virginia's own statutes, may include embezzlement, bribery, and insurance fraud, among others. Penalties for white-collar crimes in WV can be severe, including fines, restitution, and imprisonment. The state also has specific statutes addressing computer and internet fraud, identity theft, and other technology-related crimes. It's important to note that while some white-collar crimes are specific to certain industries (like healthcare fraud or environmental law violations), others, such as bribery or extortion, can occur across various sectors. Individuals accused of white-collar crimes in WV may seek representation from an attorney who specializes in criminal defense and has experience with the complexities of these types of offenses.