CRSS 818

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF ARTS IN

CRIMINOLOGY

CRSS 818: DRUGS, INVESTIGATING WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

STREAMS: MA CRSS TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 8/08/2019 11.30 A.M - 2.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
 Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and any other TWO Questions
 Do not write anything on the Question paper

QUESTION ONE
(a) Explain the concept ‘White Collar Crime’, citing relevant examples in Kenya today.
[5 Marks]

(b) Analyze Edwin Sutherland’s explanation of White Collar Crime in relation to Kenyan
situation today. [10 Marks]

(c) Assume that you are the new Director, Criminal Investigation Department. Evaluate the
challenges that you are likely to face in handling sources of information regarding White
Collar Crimes in Kenya today. [15 Marks]

QUESTION TWO
Evaluate the agencies involved in investigating White Collar Crimes in Kenya, showing either
their successes or failures. [15 Marks]

QUESTION THREE
Assess the various forms of White Collar Crimes currently affecting society. [15 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the role of the courts in fighting White Collar Crimes and what should be done to
improve it. [15 Marks]

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QUESTION FIVE
Justify ‘The Routine Activity Theory’s explanation of White Collar Crimes today. [15 Marks]
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