Which crime is described as being committed by people of high social position in the course of their occupations?

• A. Corporate crime
• B. Fraud
• C. Blue collar crime
• D. White collar crime

Answer: (D)

White-collar crime refers to offenses carried out by people in high social positions within the course of their occupations. These are typically nonviolent financial misdeeds—fraud, embezzlement, bribery, insider trading, tax evasion, and similar schemes—often designed to exploit trust, resources, and information available through their professional roles. The key idea is the offender’s status and access, plus the workplace context in which the crime is committed and concealed. This fits the description best because it centers on individuals of prominence acting in their professional capacity, unlike street or blue-collar crimes which are usually associated with different social positions or settings. While corporate wrongdoing can involve white-collar methods, the emphasis here is on the individuals in professional roles, making white-collar crime the most accurate label.