Vol. 10 No. 41 (2021)
Articles

Criminological and forensic characteristics of forms of embezzlement committed through the use of information technology

Mykhailo Dumchikov
Sumy State University, Ukraine.
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Oleksandr Yunin
Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Ukraine.
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Nataliia Nestor
Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise,  Ukraine.
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Andrii Borko
Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Ukraine.
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Oleksandr Yermenchuk
National academy of internal affairs, Ukraine.
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Published 2021-06-29

Keywords

  • cybercrime, carding, phishing, Near Field Communication, computer and technical expertise, foreign experience.

How to Cite

Dumchikov, M., Yunin, O., Nestor, N., Borko, A., & Yermenchuk, O. (2021). Criminological and forensic characteristics of forms of embezzlement committed through the use of information technology. Amazonia Investiga, 10(41), 131–140. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2021.41.05.13

Abstract

The article's purpose is the criminological and forensic characteristics of the forms of embezzlement of funds by the use of information technology and international and foreign experience in combating this destructive phenomenon. The object of this article is the relationship that arises in connection with the implementation and counteraction to theft in the field of information technology. The authors used various methods of scientific cognition to write this work. In particular, historical, observation, generalization, comparison and analogy, statistical, analytical, and others. The article emphasizes that the emergence and rapid development of new information technologies do not always positively affect criminals because criminals can transform positive qualities into crime. In particular, crimes of embezzlement through the use of information technology are now widespread. This article has tried to provide a criminological description of the three main forms of cybercrime against money: carding, phishing, and embezzlement committed using NFC technology. In addition, emphasis was placed on the importance, role, tasks of computer and technical expertise in the investigation of embezzlement dedicated through the use of information technology. The importance of implementing international conventions and the positive experience of foreign countries in combating the embezzlement of funds committed through the use of information technology.

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