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The U.S. System for Handling Corruption Cases: A Criminal Law and White-Collar Crime Perspective

This book offers a clear and engaging exploration of how the United States confronts corruption through its criminal law system. It begins with unpacking corruption as a form of white-collar crime, an abuse of power that often operates beneath the surface of modern governance. By combining legal definitions with criminological theories, the book helps readers understand not just what corruption is, but why it occurs and how it becomes embedded in systems. Building on this foundation, the book walks readers through the evolution of U.S. anti-corruption law, from early regulations to modern legal frameworks such as bribery statutes, fraud laws, and corporate accountability mechanisms. It explains how key institutions such as prosecutors, investigators, and regulatory bodies work together, and highlights the unique role of the grand jury in initiating cases. The discussion of investigative tools, prosecution strategies, and resolution mechanisms (including plea bargains and deferred prosecution agreements) provides a practical look at how corruption cases actually move through the system. The final chapters bring the subject to life through major case studies and real-world scandals, illustrating how laws are applied in practice. The book also examines corporate and political corruption, asset recovery, and cross-border enforcement challenges. Concluding with a comparison between the United States and Indonesia, it offers valuable lessons for strengthening anti-corruption systems globally, making it a useful guide for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in governance and justice.

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