### Question
How does CRIMES define agent?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 666*, **agent** is defined as:

> a person authorized to act on behalf of another person or a government and, in the case of an organization or government, includes a servant or employee, and a partner, director, officer, manager, and representative

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 666*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 31-EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT**

