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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to highlight those factors which involve elite class criminals in corporate financial crimes. This research implies the fact that the study of criminal behavior is pivotal for finding out the reasons behind such crimes.

Design/methodology/approach

By describing theories of criminology, researchers assess the nature of financial criminals in Pakistan from a theoretical perspective.

Findings

Elite-class people commit crimes upon perceiving high benefits and less punishment. Moreover, the social environment contributes greatly to inducing criminal behavior.

Research limitations/implications

Explanation of criminal behaviors provided in the study will be helpful in providing directions for the prevention of such criminal actions in the future.

Originality/value

This research examines the criminal behavior of elite class crimes from the theoretical perspective which will be significant in the prevention of such behaviors.

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