what are the penalties for white collar crime 
if convicted an individual may be sentenced to time in county jail state prison or federal prison depending on the severity of the crime additionally fines may be imposed as well as required restitution to the victim who investigates securities fraud allegations of securities fraud are investigated by the securities and exchange commission sec and financial industry regulatory authority finra often in concert with the fbi state authorities can also investigate investment scams in a unique attempt to protect its citizens the state of utah established the nation s first online registry for white collar criminals where photos of individuals who are convicted of a fraud related felony rated as second degree or higher are featured on the registry 8