Individuals who supply information about other people covertly to the authorities are known as ______.

A) witnesses
B) victims
C) informants
D) undercover officers

Informants

Individuals who confidentially provide information or intelligence to law enforcement agencies, often to help solve crimes.

Covertly

Done in a hidden or secretive manner, often to avoid detection.

Authorities

Organizations or individuals vested with the power and legal right to command, decide, and enforce laws or directives.