The terms white collar crime and corporate crime are often used interchangeably and there are situations where a single act can fall into both categories, as well as offences that can be classed as both white collar and corporate crimes.
And while both categories encompass non-violent offences for a benefit, enrichment, advantage or other gain, there is a difference between the two.
The difference between white collar and corporate crime
White collar crime is generally carried out by individuals against, or in the context of associations with, corporations or businesses for the individual's personal gain, whereas corporate crime is engaged in by a company's directors, employees or agents for the benefit of the company.
