Type Of Crime Research Articles

Stereotyped accent judgements in forensic contexts: listener perceptions of social traits and types of behaviour

This paper reports the findings from a multidisciplinary and cross-institutional Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project called ‘Improving Voice Identification Procedures’ (IVIP). People harbour stereotypes about particular accents, and those judgements may be brought with them into the legal domain. Considering the potential consequences of accent judgements by witnesses and jurors, this study examines the relationship between ratings for characteristics and the likelihood of acting in certain criminal and non-criminal ways. 180 participants completed an accent judgement task, rating 10 regionally-accented British voices on a range of traits and behaviours using a wider variety of accents, behaviours and criminal offences than previous research. Results indicate that evaluations of perceived characteristics based on accent translate into evaluations of likely behaviours. Non-standard UK regional accents are generally perceived more negatively than a standard one, but not universally; non-English accents elicited more positive trait and behaviour ratings than English accents. Furthermore, although accents evaluated as low-status were generally more likely to behave criminally according to listeners, this varied according to the type of crime. The discussion explores the forensic implications of the relationships between perceived status and criminality, as well as discussing the significance of perceptions of perpetrators of sexual offences when compared to other offence types. We emphasise the need for nuanced understanding of how accents are evaluated when it comes to different crime types.

The Concept and Signs of Remote Crimes

Introduction. The article provides a comprehensive criminal law study of remote crimes. The modern doctrine of criminal law in this field is analyzed. It is established that the opinions of modern scientists regarding the legal understanding of the category of "remote crime" differ. Some authors reveal this category through theft committed using various achievements of the IT industry, which we recognize as a narrow approach. Other researchers rightly expand the boundaries of the remote method of criminal activity, bringing under the category of "remote crime" any crime that is prohibited by criminal law and excludes direct physical contact between the victim and the subject of the crime. In this regard, it is proved that remote crimes, which today form a separate independent group of a wide variety of socially dangerous acts, are endowed with special legally significant signs.Materials and methods. Are presented by referring to the modern doctrine of criminal law, criminology and the practice of applying criminal law in law enforcement, as well as the complex use of such general scientific methods as dialectics, logic, comparison, juxtaposition, induction, deduction, generalization, division, as well as the following private scientific methods of cognition: comparative legal, formal-logical, system-structural, content analysis and mathematical.Research results. The analysis made it possible to consider theoretical and legal approaches to the interpretation of remote crimes, clarify the concept of remote crimes in modern criminal law, study modern judicial practice on the issues of applied interpretation and criminal qualification of remote crimes, identify and characterize the key objective and subjective signs of these crimes, focus on the increasing criminogenic potential of crimes committed at a distance and their increased public danger to ordinary citizens, so it is for the security of society and the state as a whole.Discussion and conclusion. Remote crimes are a special kind of socially dangerous acts prohibited by criminal law, committed in conditions of territorial separation between the subject of the crime and the object of the crime (victim), as well as characterized by the absence of direct physical contact between them, including with full or partial mediation of criminal actions (inaction). The signs that distinguish remote crimes from other types of crimes are accumulated in the objective side and characterize a special method and a special environment in which a socially dangerous act finds its development.

On bad intentions and harmful consequences: understanding public perceptions of environmental crime seriousness

The public has grown increasingly concerned about environmental issues. However, few studies examine the perceived seriousness of environmental crimes. Those that do tend to focus on US citizens and compare crime seriousness ratings among different types of crimes, rather than examining the factors that shape perceptions of environmental crime seriousness. By employing a vignette survey among Dutch citizens (N = 261), the current paper seeks to address this knowledge gap. It focuses on two such factors: (1) whether or not the environmental crime is committed intentionally, and (2) whether or not the environmental crime causes considerable harm. The results show that environmental crimes were perceived as more serious when committed intentionally and when they caused considerable harm. Furthermore, intentions affected perceived seriousness less in case of harm and harm affected perceived seriousness less in case the crime was committed intentionally. Together, these findings enhance our understanding of the factors that shape the perceived seriousness of environmental crimes.

The mechanism of corrupt criminal behavior: features and criminological transformation

Relevance. Understanding a corrupt criminal act from the standpoint of the mechanism of its commission requires investigating the stages of its implementation through the prism of criminological transformation in interaction with ongoing processes in society and social prerequisites, which undoubtedly contributes to a more effective fight against corruption in general.Purpose: is to identify the features of the mechanism of corrupt criminal behavior and its transformation.Objectives: to determine the stages of the mechanism of corrupt criminal behavior, to identify their features, taking into account the forms of committing corrupt acts and their transformation in modern conditions, which is the basis for effective prevention, detection and suppression of corruption crimes.Methodology. The research was based on dialectical, logical, system-structural, statistical methods; the method of analysis and comparison; the sociological method used in conducting the survey, the results of which are used in the study.Results. The stages of the mechanism of corrupt behavior in the commission of crimes are analyzed; criminological features, forms of commission and types of corrupt criminal behavior are highlighted; individual aspects of the transformation of the elements of the mechanism under consideration are identified.Conclusions. The results of the study serve to expand scientific knowledge about the mechanism of individual criminal behavior, taking into account the characteristics of a particular type of crime – corruption; at the same time, the author substantiates that the mechanism of corrupt criminal behavior and its transformation are most clearly manifested in the forms and means of committing a crime; in types of corrupt criminal behavior, but the triggering stage is the formation of motivation, it is difficult it is changeable, maturing under the influence of needs, interests, habits, etc., which determines one of the directions of preventing corruption – the impact on this component of the mechanism under consideration.

Comparison of Personality Disorders Among Elderly Criminals in Tehran Prisons Based on the Type of Crime in 1403

Objectives As the population of the older adults in the world and Iran grows, the population of the older adults in prison is also increasing. Issues related to criminals and prisoners, especially its relationship with psychiatric issues, are one of the most challenging and widely used fields of research. In the country's prisons, more research is needed on the problems of this age group, especially their mental problems. This study aimed to compare the personality disorders of older adults offenders in Tehran prisons based on the type of crime in 1402. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study (descriptive-analytical) that was conducted on 274 prisoners aged 60 years and older in two prisons in Feshafoye and Shahr Ray women in 1402. Sampling was done using a systematic random method and the demographic characteristics questionnaire (MCMI-3) was completed by the older adults. Data analysis was done using spss software and descriptive statistics and comparison tests between qualitative variables with Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Findings: Of the 274 people surveyed, 199 (72.6%) had at least one personality disorder. The mean and standard deviation of the total age of the subjects is 163.5 ± 65.03. The largest age group participating in the study was male with 86.9%. The lowest prevalence of personality disorder was sadistic personality disorder )0.4%(and the highest prevalence was Histrionic personality disorder)31%(. There is significant relationship between the frequency of prevalence of Histrionic personality disorder in the subjects based on the type of crime(P=0/001, df=7, χ2 =43/565). There is also a significant relationship between the prevalence of obsessive personality disorder in the subjects based on the type of crime (P= 0/005, df=7, χ2=20/531).In addition, the percentage of Histrionic and obsessive personality disorder is higher in debt and fraud offenders than in other offenders. Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of personality disorders in the older adults prisoners, the results of this study suggest that educational measures and early identification of these disorders, as well as counseling to modify inappropriate behaviors in these individuals, will create the background for future crimes. Release may lead to recidivism and re-imprisonment, planning and implementation.

AN INVESTIGATION OF CRIME IN NIGER REPUBLIC USING REGRESSION KRIGING MODELS

This study investigates crime patterns using regression kriging. The methodology involves determining variogram models for various crime types and fitting multiple regression kriging models. Most variogram models were Gaussian, with some exhibiting smooth transition estimates or spherical structures. The analysis revealed that the majority of crime types exhibit spatial correlation, with range values greater than zero. In the regression kriging models, population size and literacy rate emerged as the most significant predictors. Additionally, the variograms of the kriging residuals indicated trends for certain crime types. However, for most crimes, the residuals displayed spatial autocorrelation, suggesting that the models are suitable for predictive purposes.

Exames periciais nas investigações de crimes que envolvem animais: uma revisão

ABSTRACT: In the investigation of crimes involving animals and animal-origin products or by-products, forensic veterinary medicine plays a crucial role through examinations and analyses of evidence related to the cases. In addition to veterinary forensics, other forensic sciences frequently contribute to solving these types of crimes. Drawing on the extensive experience of the Federal Police’s criminal investigations in Brazil and the specialized forensic veterinary and scientific expertise developed at the stricto sensu Graduate level at the University of Brasília, this review provides an updated and comprehensive analysis of the most relevant expert examinations supporting investigations into animal-related crimes, with a focus on the Brazilian context. The review covers key aspects of forensic examinations conducted by criminal experts, including forensic entomology, forensic toxicology, imaging techniques, taxonomic identifications, bird rings, investigations of mistreatment, forensic veterinary pathology, forensic genetics, and isotope ratio analysis. The field of veterinary forensics, with its diverse resources, established techniques, highly trained and continually updated experts, and the latest advancements in criminalistics, is essential for properly addressing judicial demands.

다가구 주택의 범죄 예방을 위한 위험 요인 분석에 관한 연구

The increase in single-person households is one of the phenomena that is attracting attention in modern society. This study analyzes the risk factors of living in multi-family houses and studies and analyzes how safety facilities are installed and managed to propose improvement measures. The survey was conducted by deriving 7 detailed factors, including the experience of crime damage, fear of crime, and installation of safety facilities, etc. In addition, the installation status of image information processing devices, which are physical safety facilities, was investigated and analyzed. As a result of the survey, the improvement of the risk exposure to crime and the installation and maintenance of safety facilities were investigated as very important factors. The fear of crime did not show significant differences by age or household size, and it was found that the fear of all types of crime has increased. Although crime prevention standards have been established as related laws, multi-family houses are classified as recommended applications, and the blind spots of crime have been identified. Therefore, it is proposed that the crime prevention standards are mandatory for multi-family houses. In addition, it proposes the necessity of enacting laws that can enforce management because the maintenance standards of image information processing devices, which are physical safety facilities, do not have legal regulations. This study emphasizes the importance of residential safety and living environment, and believes that it can be used as an important study that can greatly affect the safety and welfare of society.

Assessing the impact of safety interventions on open drug markets in a small Swedish municipality using synthetic control methods

Abstract Objectives We analyze the impact of the “Stoppa droghandeln” (“Stop the drug trade”) program, a set of safety interventions aimed at reducing crime, particularly drug-related crimes, in a small Swedish municipality (Österåker) from 2018 to 2023. Methods We use a count-based synthetic control approach to compare police crime data before and after beginning the safety interventions (“Stop the drug trade”). This quasi-experimental design was used to infer the causal effects of “Stop the drug trade” on crime, using an evaluation framework including several robustness tests with different crime types. Cluster detection analysis was also used to monitor potential changes in the geography of open drug markets. Results In 2023, Österåker performed better than 82% of all Swedish municipalities for drug-related offenses. Estimates indicate that 3221 crimes were prevented in Österåker, including 589 less drug-related offenses. However, the non-significant p-values suggest that Österåker’s crime reduction did not outperform most other municipalities. While this could be due to other municipalities implementing their own interventions, the magnitude and consistency of the treatment effects across crime types in Österåker make it unlikely that these results occurred by chance. In terms of geography, clusters of drug-related offenses were stable, and after the interventions, they became more concentrated in particular places. Conclusions This study’s findings underscore the potential impact of a blend of social and situational crime prevention interventions to reduce drug-related offenses and other crimes in a small municipality. The Österåker case demonstrates that strategies should target specific types of crime and monitor possible shifts in crime concentration across different parts of the study area over time. The synthetic control method helped isolate the impact of safety interventions on drug-related crime, demonstrating its value as a tool for policy evaluation.

The Participation of Legal Community in Crime Prevention Based on Anomie Theory in Batang Batang District

The occurrence of crime or criminal acts in a region is not solely because someone simply wants to commit evil or accidentally commits a crime. Beyond that, the crimes that occur can be related to various elements of community life such as education, population, economy, politics, social, and culture. Every region in Indonesia certainly has different characteristics of these elements, so the tendency and types of crime will vary in each area. This research was conducted to identify the factors contributing to criminality in society, enabling the community to participate in the efforts to combat crime, both through general and specific preventive measures. The method used in this study is Socio-Legal, which examines crime based on the Anomie theory of criminology to help society recognize and prevent crime. Anomie theory correlates anomie with crime rates in society, where, when social rules and values are no longer consistently applied, individuals are more likely to break rules and engage in criminal behavior. This is due to the inability of individuals or society to provide clear recognition and guidance, including the failure of social institutions to implement effective policies in crime prevention. Therefore, based on the perspective of Anomie Theory, further study of crime factors and the active participation of the legal community in crime prevention can be a resolution for the state of anomie.

Incest or adultery? For what crime were Kazimierz and Zofia of Klimkówka punished in 1774? Case study

Adultery and incest were crimes that were severely punished in both urban and rural settings. In this article, the author, on the basis of a preserved case in the rural book of the village of Klimkówka, attempts to show what the punishment of this type of crime looked like after 1772 on the territory of the former Ruthenian Voivodeship.

Development of the Information and Network Environment and Deviant Behaviour: Cybercrime as a New Social Threat

The presented article considers the problem of new digital threats. The study focuses on the main trends in the development of cybercrime in Russia and its specific country features. The authors' analysis of statistical data from various departments (the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor General's Office, Roskomnadzor) on the state and structure of crime showed that cybercrime in Russia has increased significantly in recent years, especially in the field of telecommunications and computer information. The most common types of cybercrime in Russian society are identified and analysed - various types of fraud and theft committed using information and communication technologies. For the empirical basis of the study the data of an online survey of the urban working-age population (18-60 years old), conducted by employees of the Sector of Sociology of Deviant Behaviour of the Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS using a multi-stage quota sample (March-May 2024) is used. The attitude of city residents to various types of digital crime was assessed. It was found that many respondents consider the probability of becoming a victim of cyber fraud to be high, especially with regard to the illegal use of personal data and hacking of email. It was found that the number of respondents who fear becoming a victim of cyber-crime increases with age. At the same time, these fears decrease in the oldest age groups. The level of education is also an important differentiating factor in relation to encountering cyber threats - the higher its level, the more often respondents have experience of encountering cyber crime. A survey of experts was conducted to identify the key features of cyber-crime in Russia. Specialists from various fields were involved in the examination - from deviant researchers to practitioners involved in information security and with experience in working with cyber-crime. Their forecast for the coming years is disappointing - a further increase in cyber-crime is expected, the complexity of the techniques used, including the use of artificial intelligence, and therefore the development of specialised security solutions is necessary. It is shown that the main factors in the growth of cybercrime in Russia are its dual nature, manifested in simultaneous organisational complexity and structure, on the one hand, and flexibility and adaptability, on the other. In addition, cybercrime exacerbates an important social problem - growing digital inequality. Thus, cyber-crime in Russia poses a serious threat that requires a comprehensive approach and coordinated efforts at all levels of society to effectively suppress it.

О ПРЕОБЛАДАЮЩИХ ВИДАХ И ФАКТОРАХ ПРЕСТУПНОСТИ НЕСОВЕРШЕННОЛЕТНИХ И МОЛОДЕЖИ

Introduction: the article highlights the main types of juvenile and youth crime, identifies the factors of juvenile and youth crime, suggests solutions to neutralize criminal risks and threats, identifies the areas of Russian prevention of the crime under study in society. Materials and Methods: the research materials were: the legislative framework that forms the legal basis for ensuring the criminological safety of minors and youth, the results of an expert survey, statistical indicators of registered crimes committed by minors and youth. The methodological tools were empirical methods of cognition, scientific and analytical approach, as well as special legal methods: sociological, formal legal, comparative legal. Results: minors and youth are considered as objects of Russian prevention, types of juvenile and youth crime are analyzed: migration, recidivism, information, extremist, corruption and drug crime are analyzed. The factors of juvenile delinquency are highlighted: migration, lack of spirituality, the factor of "chosen" morbidity, social disadvantage, pedagogical neglect, criminal ideology on the Internet, a factor of the social environment, the Western ideology of the destruction of nepotism, a special military operation. The results of the author's research aimed at predicting the types of drug addiction and identifying promising areas for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and youth are proposed. Discussion and Conclusions: the author points out the need of minors and youth for additional measures of early prevention and prevention of their victimization; special measures for the prevention of juvenile and youth crime have been proposed for the border regions of Russia.

Военные преступления в Уголовном кодексе Российской Федерации: теоретические подходы классификации и ее отражение в уголовном законодательстве

Abstract Introduction: the article considers the classification of war crimes including theoretical approach, international legal enshrinement and criminal law provisions, presents recommendations for amending and supplementing the provisions of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation involving elements of war crimes basing on the examination of the classification of war crimes. Materials and Methods: the author used theories of Russian scientists, Statute of the International Criminal Court and other international documents as well as the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation as study materials, the methods of analysis and comparison to shape author’s position, for future reference. Literature review: the author used works of E.N. Trikoz, S.A. Lobanov, I.Yu. Belyi and other researchers studying war crimes. Results: the author suggests the final classification of war crimes basing on which elements of war crimes defined and introduced amendments to Chapter 34 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Discussion and Conclusions: the analysis made it possible to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the theoretical classifications of various scientists, as well as the types of war crimes enshrined in international documents and national legislation. In conclusion, the author’s development of a theoretical approach to the formation of a classification of war crimes, which must be applied to consolidate specific elements of war crimes in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, is presented. Its application is aimed at resolving various practical issues that arise when qualifying acts under national criminal law at the present time.

"O‘zbek davlatchiligi tarixida korrupsiyaga qarshi kurashish etyudlari (amir temurning korrupsiyaga qarshi kurashish siyosati)"

The study of historical sources shows that the history of corruption is in fact no less than the history of statehood; moreover, it existed in any state. The fight against corruption in our country has risen to the level of state policy in Uzbekistan by the 21st century. At the same time, although the fight against corruption has been practically unstudied in the history of Uzbek statehood, liability has been established at the level of individual types of corruption crimes. In particular, legal works written in ancient Turan, Turkestan, and Mawarannahr, as well as documents based on them, strongly condemned bribery, as well as a number of offenses, and imposed severe punishments on individuals who committed such actions. This article highlights Amir Timur’s policy in combating corruption and bribery. In this regard, alongside “Temur tuzuklari (the Code of Temur),” the works of Sharafuddin Ali Yazdi, Nizamiddin Shami, Ibn Arabshah, Abdurazzaq Samarqandi, and Davlatshah Samarqandi were studied, as well as the works of the French Timurid scholar Professor L.Keren, Academicians Buriboy Akhmedov, Ibragim Muminov, Akmal Saidov, and Azamat Ziyo, scholars of the Republic of Uzbekistan professors Temur Shirinov, Halim Boboyev, and Professor Shohistakhon Uljaeva, and other scholars contributing to the exploration of Timurid history. Additionally, works exploring the topic, scientific research papers, and Amir Timur’s legal activities in combating corruption in the state were analyzed.

An Experimental Approach for Evaluating the Performance of Clustering Techniques for Crime Detection

In the 21st century, when technology connects the entire world, our society suffers from modern age crime and criminals. A big challenge with the law enforcement agencies is to find and detect crimes. In machine learning, clustering algorithm is used to analyze crime related textual data focusing on identifying crime patterns from crime text data. In this research three clustering methods such as K-means, Agglomerative and DBSCAN are applied to crime reports to group similar description into clusters. These clusters were then analyzed to reveal the underlying patterns such as common crime type, crime time and crime location. The performance of these clustering techniques was evaluated using clustering assessing metrics Silhouette Score, ARI, homogeneity and completeness. It was observed that Silhouette score of K-Means, Agglomerative and DBSCAN were recorded 97%, 2.89% and 0.02%. The Adjust Rand Index of the three was 100%, 0% and 32.65%.The Homogeneity and completeness were 100%, 53.88%, 0.0% and 100%, 50.73%, 100%. The scores shows that K-means gives the better results in all the four metrics as compare to agglomerative and DBSCAN algorithm. Keywords: K-means, DBSCAN, Agglomerative, clustering, machine learning.

When crime is an option: the impact of stressful conditions and moral beliefs on the rational considerations of adolescents

ABSTRACT This study examines ways in which adolescent crime and violence are shaped by the intersection of youth rational choice considerations, negative life circumstances, and personal beliefs. Using survey data recently collected from adolescents in several U.S. metropolitan areas, a series of Tobit regression models is estimated to assess direct effects as well as two-way and three-way interactional effects. Youth who report higher levels of perceived crime benefits are more likely to engage in crime and violence, while youth who report higher levels of perceived sanctioning certainty for crime are less likely to do so. Whereas the crime-inducing influence of perceived crime benefits appears to be generally invariant, stressful conditions reduce the crime-protective effect of high perceived sanctioning certainty, and strong moral beliefs amplify this effect. In addition, the effect of the three-way interaction between perceived sanctioning certainty, stressful conditions, and moral beliefs is found to be crime-specific. This study calls for a more systematic inclusion of conditioning factors within the rational choice framework and for more comparative studies on different aspects of rational choice across types of crime. Policy recommendations are discussed.

Can criminology sway the public? How empirical findings about deterrence affect public punishment preferences

Background settingPunitive approaches to deter offending remain popular despite limited evidence of their effectiveness. This study investigated what effect presenting empirical criminological findings about the effectiveness of deterrence to a general public has on their punishment preferences. It builds on earlier research showing that such presentation reduces the public’s inclination towards strict punishment. The present study extended this research by exploring whether the impact of scientific evidence on public punishment preferences is affected by crime severity and by exploring cognitive and psychological factors that may underpin this relationship.MethodsUsing a vignette study paradigm, a general public sample of 330 participants were asked to make hypothetical punishment decisions to reduce crime (whether or not to double sentences) for one of three crime types that varied in severity. For each crime type, half of participants were additionally provided with a summary of research on the deterrent effect of punitive policy measures.ResultsPresenting scientific evidence reduced participants' preferences for stronger punishment and that this effect remained consistent regardless of crime severity—ranging from burglary to homicide. In addition, we did not find evidence that difference in individuals’ cognitive style, negative emotional reactions, perceptions about seriousness, or beliefs about redeemability moderated or mediated this relationship.ConclusionsThis study provides compelling findings that further clarify the circumstances required for scientific evidence to be successfully disseminated to a general public to bring their punishment preferences more in line with the state of empirical science.

Use of special knowledge in the investigation of crimes against the environment

The article is devoted to the actual problem of using special knowledge in the investigation of criminal offenses against the environment. The article examines the necessity and peculiarities of applying such knowledge in the process of uncovering and investigating crimes that harm the environment. The paper analyzes the current state of the problem, considers various types of environmental crimes and their consequences. Special attention is paid to the role of forensic examination and the use of modern technologies in the investigation process. In addition, the possibilities of forensic examinations to establish the truth in the investigation of crimes against the environment are analyzed. The work of scientists aimed at the development of forensic means and methods of investigation of environmental crimes, which contributed to the development of the methodology of investigation of crimes against the environment, improvement of their forensic characteristics, the role of special knowledge in the investigation of such crimes, was studied. Attention is focused on forensic examinations and their types, in particular forensic-ecological. The task of forensic environmental examination is to establish cause-and-effect relationships between the state of human health and its change and the harmful impact of human activity on the surrounding natural environment, as well as the study of violations of environmental safety rules. It is necessary to apply expertise from various fields of science, since the objects of research in the specified cases are extremely diverse. The results of the research can be used to develop new legislative norms and improve the practice of combating environmental crimes in Ukraine and beyond. Thus, the study proves that the effective application of special knowledge in the process of investigating environmental crimes is an important component of the struggle for environmental protection. However, in order to achieve maximum results, it is necessary not only to improve technical means and methods, but also to improve the personnel training system, regulatory and legal support, as well as interdepartmental interaction between various law enforcement subjects. Only a comprehensive approach will allow to significantly increase the effectiveness of the fight against environmental crimes and preserve natural resources for future generations.

Злочини “білих комірців” під час війни

Abstract. The article focuses on the issue of white-collar crime, examining its pervasive and harmful impact on society, especially during periods of social and political instability. White-collar crime typically involves offenses committed by individuals in high-status positions—such as business executives, government officials, and politicians—who exploit their social standing and access to resources for personal or financial gain. These crimes often include actions like economic fraud, bribery, and tax evasion, which erode the foundations of trust, integrity, and transparency in public and private institutions. The article provides an in-depth analysis of various types of white-collar crimes, detailing how economic fraud involves the misappropriation of assets through deception, while bribery enables unlawful influence in decision-making processes, and tax evasion deprives the state of necessary funds for public services. Each of these crimes undermines public confidence in governance and financial systems, often with far-reaching consequences for the economy and society. Ukraine faces unique challenges in combating white-collar crime, especially given its high levels of corruption and ongoing geopolitical conflict. The article emphasizes the latent, often concealed nature of such crimes, which allows offenders to avoid detection and punishment, further emboldening corrupt practices. The article also examines how the war has intensified the need for judicial reform and stronger measures to address white-collar crime, including the imposition of sanctions and more rigorous investigative processes. The conflict has shifted judicial priorities, requiring a heightened focus on cases where criminal acts may also threaten national security. This new context has led to more stringent enforcement and penalties for those whose financial misconduct intersects with issues of national integrity and resilience. Overall, white-collar crime is a pressing issue, as it destabilizes economies, undermines public trust in institutions, and fosters inequality by allowing influential perpetrators to act with relative impunity. Its concealed nature and the often-complex networks involved make it challenging to investigate and prosecute, especially in wartime when resources are stretched, and legal processes may be disrupted. In Ukraine, the impact of white-collar crime is particularly pronounced, as both corruption and the ongoing war have exacerbated and transformed the landscape of these offenses. The article underscores the importance of developing a robust legal framework, increasing transparency, and involving civil society in efforts to expose and combat white-collar crime, thus protecting the nation’s stability and social welfare. Keywords: white-collar crime; economic fraud; bribery; tax evasion; corruption; martial law; legal sanctions.