Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey discusses white collar crime in CO. He explains that white-collar crimes generally involve financial misconduct, such as embezzlement or other situations where the government alleges that someone obtained money improperly. These cases often include allegations of stealing from an employer or diverting funds, and it is not uncommon for bank employees or executives to face charges. Another frequent category of white-collar crime is securities fraud, which falls under the Colorado Securities Act. This statute, enacted around the time of the Great Depression, is exceptionally strict and broad in scope. Because of its expansive reach, it is relatively easy for someone to be accused of violating securities regulations—even when they may not have realized they were involved in securities transactions at all.