In the United States, a federal crime or federal offense is an act that is made illegal by U.S. federal legislation. Federal crimes include:
- Making False Statements is a common name for a group of activities where the accused has willfully made false or fraudulent statements.
- Money Laundering is the white collar crime of making money obtained from illegal means look as though it has been obtained through legitimate means.
- White Collar Crime refers to a variety of non-violent crimes usually committed in commercial or business situations for financial gain. The term “White collar” refers to the fact that people who commit these crimes are usually high-powered professionals, as opposed to “Blue-Collar” laborers.
- Immigration fraud is a broad term that may include several types of fraudulent activity, including false statements, fraud in submitting documents, or marrying someone solely to obtain a green card.