Enforcement Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The FBI is the primary federal agency responsible for investrigating and enforcing laws related to white collar crimes. It has a dedicated unit called the Financial Crimes Section that focuses on investigating complex financial crimes, including corporate fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, and money laundering. The FBI works closely with the other federal agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) as well as state and local enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute white collar criminals.

Regulatory Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The SEC is an independent federal agency responsible for regulating the securities industry, including the stock and options exchanges, as well as other financial markets and professionals. It has a division callled the Division of Enforcement, which investigates and prosecutes violations of securities laws, including insider trading, accounting fraud, and market manipulation. The SEC also has a division called the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations of restricted entities to ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations.

Both FBI and the SEC play crucial roles in combating white collar crimes by investigating and prosecuting offenders and by implementing regulation to prevent such

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