Theft or Embezzlement by Bank Officer or Employee is a type of white collar crime where a bank officer or employee illegally takes money from the bank, either by stealing it directly or by using their position to siphon off funds. This type of crime can occur in a variety of ways, including misappropriation of funds, embezzlement, fraudulent loans, false deposits, and other forms of financial fraud. The most common types of Theft or Embezzlement by Bank Officer or Employee include: • Misappropriation of Funds: This involves the unauthorized use of funds from a bank account. An example of misappropriation of funds may involve a bank officer or employee who transfers funds from a customer's account to their own. • Embezzlement: This involves the conversion of funds or assets entrusted to the bank officer or employee for their own personal gain. An example of embezzlement may involve a bank officer or employee who creates false accounts in order to divert funds to their own use. • Fraudulent Loans: This involves the creation of false loan documents in order to obtain money from the bank. An example of fraudulent loans may involve a bank officer or employee who creates false loan documents, then uses them to withdraw money from the bank. • False Deposits: This involves the creation of false deposits in order to conceal the misappropriation or embezzlement of funds. An example of false deposits may involve a bank officer or employee who creates a fake deposit account and uses it to deposit funds that were illegally taken from other customers. • Other Forms of Financial Fraud: This involves the use of other deceptive practices acquiring money from the bank. An example of other forms of financial fraud may involve a bank officer or employee who creates a false invoice or engages in insider trading in order to gain money from the bank.