Possibilities of Forensic Economic Examinations in the Investigation of Crimes Related to the Circulation of Cryptocurrency
Возможности судебно-экономических экспертиз при расследовании преступлений, связанных с оборотом криптовалюты
2024-08-08
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Based on the practice developed in the department of economic examination of the FBU RFCSE under the Ministry of Justice of Russia, the possibilities of forensic economic examination are revealed, which is appointed during the investigation of criminal cases related to the circulation and theft of cryptocurrency. The main differences between cryptocurrency and digital fiat money are shown. It is clarified that cryptocurrency has only market value. Public sources of information on cryptocurrency transactions are described, which can be used by both law enforcers and experts. The features of conducting complex computertechnical and economic examinations are considered. It has been established in which cases it is sufficient to appoint an economic examination. The limits of competence of an expert economist when studying transactions with cryptocurrency are outlined, and it is explained what issues can be resolved by him.
Key Findings
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Complex computer-technical and economic examinations have specific features that must be considered in cryptocurrency-related investigations.
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Cryptocurrency differs from digital fiat money primarily in that it possesses only market value.
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Forensic economic examination can be effectively appointed during investigations of crimes involving cryptocurrency circulation and theft based on departmental practice.
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In certain cases, appointing only an economic examination is sufficient for investigating cryptocurrency transaction-related crimes.
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Public information sources on cryptocurrency transactions exist and can be utilized by law enforcement and forensic experts.
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The competence limits of an expert economist when studying cryptocurrency transactions are defined, specifying which issues the economist can resolve.
Research Object
Forensic economic examination procedures applied to criminal cases involving circulation and theft of cryptocurrency
Research Subject
Capabilities, scope, limits and practical use of forensic economic examinations (including use of public transaction data and coordination with computer-technical and economic analyses) for investigating cryptocurrency circulation and theft
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