Article in the special issue
What Do We Know About Stock Market Crimes? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
- Virginia State University, USA
Abstract
Stock market crimes represent a sophisticated form of financial crime, often involving individuals with specialized knowledge, resources, and access to financial technologies. These offenses are typically planned rather than spontaneous and may be associated with crimes of privilege. This qualitative study conducts a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis of seven scholarly sources retrieved from Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, and SAGE Journals. The analysis identifies four key themes: market manipulation and fraud, regulatory and legal challenges, the evolution of financial crime, and technology-based fraud prevention. The findings highlight the importance of examining stock market crimes within criminal justice and financial regulation. Greater awareness among investors is also essential because they may become direct or indirect victims of these offenses. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting emerging risks and supporting preventive strategies aimed at reducing investor victimization.
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How to cite (APA 7)
Dennis, C., & Bolli, P. (2025). What Do We Know About Stock Market Crimes? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis. International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences, 1(2), 309–329. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22202363