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Table 1 Criminal types and attributes applicable ((Spink et al., 2010 ) adapted from (Hagan, 2010 ))

From: Defining the types of counterfeiters, counterfeiting, and offender organizations

Types of criminals

Definition

Recreational

Action for entertainment or amusement

Occasional

Infrequent, opportunistic

Occupational

Incidents at their place of employment either as an individual act or in collaboration with the company

Professional

Crime fully finances their lifestyle

Ideological

Domestic or international terrorist who commits this act to make an ideological statement or to economically harm an entity