Introduction to Socio-Economic Offences

Socio-economic offences are crimes that affect both society and the economy. They harm people indirectly by disrupting public order, damaging institutions, and causing financial losses. These crimes often involve dishonesty, greed, and violations of rules meant to keep society fair and stable.

Definition

Socio-economic offences are illegal activities that hurt society and the economy. They are different from crimes like theft or murder because they usually don’t involve physical harm. Instead, they cause financial problems, weaken public trust, and harm society in ways that are not always obvious.