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ARTICLE · 07 OCTOBER 2020

Why Do White-Collars Get Dirty?

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In this article white-collar crime is defined, and reactive and proactive measures are discussed through the perspective of risk management.

TurkeyCriminal Law
Kemal Altug Ozgun
Kemal Altug Ozgun
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Introduction
Definition of White-Collar Crime
The Environment for White-Collar Crime
Characteristics of White-Collar Criminals
The Barings Bank Case – Can One White-Collar Criminal Ruin an Entire Organisation?
Bribery as a White-Collar Crime
Some Examples of White-Collar Crime
Legal Remedies in Turkish Law
Risk Management

Introduction

White-collar crime is still a common and global problem that negatively affects corporations by damaging trust, profitability, business continuity, reputation, sustainability, and organizational justice. In addition to the risk of losses, companies face huge legal problems and loss of stakeholder support through white-collar crime. In this article white-collar crime is defined, and reactive and proactive measures are discussed through the perspective of risk management. White-collar crime is considered more complex when compared to ordinary crime and is easier to conceal as perpetrators do not use violence and possess a know-how

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