Activities of internal affairs bodies in the process of detection and investigation of crimes committed with the use of information and communication technologies (on the example of cryptocurrency assets)

Abstract

This article discusses topical issues of the activities of employees of the internal affairs bodies in the process of disclosing and investigating crimes committed with cryptocurrency assets. In the process of global digitalization, society has switched to the use of information and telecommunication technologies in various spheres of life. The trend of using information and telecommunication technologies is gaining momentum in the illegal strata of society. Criminals are increasingly using innovative technologies to commit crimes. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept and features of cryptocurrency, as well as the most common crimes that infringe on cryptocurrency assets and (or) are committed with their use. The effectiveness of the activities of internal affairs bodies in the process of detecting and investigating crimes committed using information and communication technologies (on the example of cryptocurrency assets) is based on organizational forms of interaction between departments of internal affairs bodies. In conclusion, an algorithm of actions is proposed aimed at improving the efficiency of operational activities in the fight against the illegal use of information and communication technologies, in particular, cryptocurrency assets.