THE CONCEPT OF LIABILITY OF A COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION'S OFFICIAL FOR OFFICIAL (OFFICE-RELATED) CRIMES

The criminal liability of officials in commercial organizations has gained increasing attention in contemporary legal scholarship, particularly in light of the growing economic influence of private enterprises. Officials entrusted with managerial, administrative, or financial authority may exploit their positions for personal gain, resulting in office-related crimes that undermine organizational integrity and public trust. This article examines the concept of liability of a commercial organization’s official for office-related crimes, emphasizing the application of criminal law principles and the rule of law. Using doctrinal legal analysis and comparative law methods, the study explores the definition of a commercial official, the nature of office-related crimes, and the conditions for criminal liability. The findings indicate that effective accountability frameworks are essential for preventing abuse of authority and ensuring lawful business conduct. The article concludes that precise legal regulation and adherence to procedural fairness are critical for balancing organizational oversight with individual rights.