Assessing the Role of Personality Disorders in Committing Financial Crimes and Fraud

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hessam saeedi ¹ , مرتضی صادقی ^{2 *}

1 - Department of Law, Shk.C., Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
2 - Department of Law, Shk.C., Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran. (Corresponding Author)

Received: 2025-06-23 Accepted : 2025-08-30 Published : 2025-11-06

Keywords: Financial Crimes, Psychological Disorders, Criminal Psychology, Fraud, Financial Crime Psychology.,

Abstract :

Financial crimes and fraud are recognized as one of the major social and economic challenges in various societies. This study evaluates the role of personality disorders in committing these types of crimes and attempts to find a relationship between the personality traits of individuals with personality disorders and their tendency to commit financial crimes, especially fraud. The main question of the study is whether personality disorders can significantly influence the commission of financial crimes such as fraud, and if so, which disorders are most associated with this type of behavior? To answer this question, a descriptive-analytical research method was used. This method includes reviewing the existing literature on personality disorders and examining the behavioral characteristics of individuals with different personality disorders. Also, this study used the analysis of scientific articles and empirical reports to identify behavioral and psychological patterns related to the commission of financial crimes. The results of the study show that personality disorders, especially antisocial and narcissistic disorders, have a significant relationship with the commission of financial crimes. People with these disorders are usually more inclined to use deception and manipulation of people to achieve financial benefits. In general, the results of the study show that personality disorders can act as key factors in the commission of financial crimes and that identifying and treating these disorders can help reduce financial crimes. Finally, it is suggested that crime prevention policies, especially in the field of fraud, should pay more attention to identifying and treating personality disorders.

 

 

 

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