Features of evidence of cybercrime

Authors

  • Halyna Muliar Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism , Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism
  • Oleksii Khovpun Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism , Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31548/law2019.03.017

Abstract

The article deals with the issue of collecting, using and using evidence in proving crimes committed through the Internet (cybercrime). Particular attention is paid to carrying out a comprehensive, complete, objective and prompt pre-trial investigation into criminal proceedings for committing cybercrime, collecting and securing all necessary evidence, preserving the legal properties of evidence, and subsequently establishing the presence or absence of a person's fault. The stage of the process of proof (collection, verification and evaluation of evidence) of cybercrime and the possible difficulties that the investigator / prosecutor may face during the investigation is considered in stages. Establishing the necessity of carrying out investigative (search) actions and secret investigative (search) actions, carrying out of expert assessments, involving experts and specialists for consultations, application of measures for ensuring criminal proceedings and establishing international cooperation aimed at bringing the perpetrators to criminal responsibility for cybercrime. Particular attention is given to persons who commit cybercrime, since the latter have a rather high intellectual level and possess knowledge and skills in the use of computer technologies and programs.

Keywords: evidence, proofing process, cybercrime, cybercrime, investigation, criminal proceedings

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Published

2019-06-24

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Criminal Law and Criminal Process

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