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Objective
To understand white collar crime in detail. Analyze the causes, affects and impacts. Make people aware about the white collar crimes. As it can burst out and leave the India with heavy tangible and intangible losses.
Research Methodology
Traditional doctrinal research method Information sought from available literature Used books, journals, research articles for preparation
Introduction
White Collar Crime - Yes, it is also a crime White collar crime represents the offences of businessmen who are in position to determine the policies and activities of business - Sir Walter Reckless In Globalization era the world along with India is resulting in Corporate Scandals and other Crimes using the brain and knowledge .. White collar crime costs more costly then other crimes added together.
Contd..
Cellular Phone Fraud Computer Fraud Counterfeiting Credit Card Fraud Currency Schemes Environmental Schemes Extortion Health Care Fraud Insider Trading
Contd..
Insurance Fraud Investment Schemes Kickback Larceny/Theft Money Laundering Racketeering Securities Fraud Telemarketing Fraud
Powerful people abuse the power Other get caught up thinking its an opportunity.
Others drawn into it by superiors Distrust of those involved start to arise.
Person recognizes his ability of exploiting Bullying activities to protect illegal activities.
Take bigger and bigger risks Ethical doubts about the behavior Person loses the control over situation Exposer to crimes by others..
Legal Profession
Crimes committed by people who are given responsibility to ensure justice. They make extensive study to try out different ways to tax evasion for rich as well as for themselves. Main professionals like Lawyers, C.A, C.S are experts in this.
Medical Profession
Issuance of false certificates, carrying out illegal abortions ,selling out adulterated drugs etc. Misleading and fake advertisements They often escape punishment, since they cannot be said to have violated the letter of law
EDUCATIONAL SECTOR
Private institutions least bothered about providing education, instead interested in making business. Number of Rackets appear. Maharashtra: Rs 1000 cr education scam Seen people giving entrance exams for others.
Engineering Sector
Underhand dealing with contractors, suppliers, passing of sub-standard works and maintenance of bogus reports of the labour works Financially earn more for their low grade works from the contractors, than they can earn for the genuine work Playing dangerously with lives of common people.
Corporate Sector
Major role by business tycoons and politicians Illegal contracts, conspiracies, unfair labour practices, selling of adulterated foods and drugs, bribing of public officials. Satyam scam case
International Business
Peddling of drugs and narcotic substances Counterfeiting of currency Financial scams Import and export rules and regulations are violated to earn more profit This all effects the national security also.
Common Man
Major white collar crimes are common among individuals. Tax evasion is very common Engineer, doctor, advocate, a business tycoon, a celebrity, simple small industry trader all have learnt the trick of evading taxes. Main problem of Tax Department is to acquire the real information about the income of all this professionals
Statistics
No 1 Types of Fraud Management Conflict of Interest Internal Financial Fraud Corruptions and Bribery Vendor Procurement Physical Theft of assets Information Theft Global 2011(%) India(%) 21 19 2 3 4 5 6 19 19 20 25 23 23 31 22 23 27
Source: International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research, Vol.1 Issue 9, September 2012, ISSN 2277 3630
Cost of White Collar Crime - Globally organizations suffered 2.1% revenue loss due to fraud. For India % is more higher 2.4% Overall companies conduct financial audits but no audits to detect frauds.. As per govt. reports the loss due to white collar crime in India equals 50 % of total GDP
Conclusion
India in race of becoming the next superpower Awareness of these crimes from grass root levels. Society should also take steps as in paying the taxes responsibly Political parties should clean up the mess. Make India Scams and Corruption Free.