Modern methods of computer-related fraud: legal characteristics and qualification

  • Olga Kryshevych National Academy of Internal Affairs
  • Igor Andrushchenko National Academy of Internal Affairs
  • Olexandr Striltsiv National Academy of Internal Affairs
  • Yuriy Pyvovar National Aviation University
  • Olena Rivchachenko National Academy of Internal Affairs
Keywords: electronic fraud, cybercrime, abuse of trust, legal qualification, criminal law in Ukraine

Abstract

Due to the spread of new methods of committing fraudulent actions using electronic devices, the problem arose to provide you with adequate characteristics of criminal law for the development of measures leading to counteracting such crimes. The objective of the article was to identify common methods in Ukraine of committing fraud using computers, to assess the characteristics of criminal law that these crimes have, and, in turn, to determine measures to counter them. Methodologically, this is a documentary investigation. The scientific novelty of the study's findings was to identify methods of performing fraudulent actions using electronic computers that will improve the legal qualification of crimes and affect the prosecution of persons guilty of committing such illegal actions. Measures to prevent such criminal offences were also developed. The results of the study help improve the work of law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, in determining recurrent methods of committing fraudulent actions using electronic means and their proper qualification, providing an opportunity to prosecute those who commit such illegal actions and develop ways for cybercrime research and prevention in general.

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Author Biographies

Olga Kryshevych, National Academy of Internal Affairs

PhD in Law, Associate Professor, National Academy of Internal Affairs, Professor of the Criminal Law Department, Kyiv, Ukraine. 

Igor Andrushchenko, National Academy of Internal Affairs

PhD in Law, Associate Professor, National Academy of Internal Affairs, Economic Security and Financial Investigations Department, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Olexandr Striltsiv, National Academy of Internal Affairs

PhD in Law, Senior Researcher, Anti-Corruption Commissioner, National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Yuriy Pyvovar, National Aviation University

PhD in Law, Professor, National Aviation University, Head of the Constitutional and Administrative Law Department, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Olena Rivchachenko, National Academy of Internal Affairs

PhD in Law, National Academy of Internal Affairs, Senior Instructor of the Juridical Psychology Department, Kyiv, Ukraine.

References

Debido a la propagación de nuevos métodos de cometer acciones fraudulentas utilizando dispositivos electrónicos, surgió el problema de proporcionarle características adecuadas del derecho penal para el desarrollo de medidas conducentes a contrarrestar este tipo de delitos. El objetivo del artículo fue determinar los métodos comunes en Ucrania de cometer fraude utilizando computadoras, valorar las características del derecho penal que tienen estos delitos y, a su vez, determinar las medidas para contrarrestarlos. En lo metodológico se trata de una investigación documental. La novedad científica de las conclusiones del estudio fue determinar los métodos de realización de acciones fraudulentas utilizando ordenadores electrónicos que mejorarán la cualificación jurídica de los delitos y afectarán al enjuiciamiento de las personas culpables de cometer tales acciones ilegales. También se desarrollaron las medidas de prevención de tales infracciones penales. Los resultados del estudio ayudan a mejorar el trabajo de los organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley en Ucrania, en la determinación de los métodos recurrentes de cometer acciones fraudulentas utilizando medios electrónicos y su cualificación adecuada, lo que proporciona la oportunidad de procesar a aquellas personas que cometen tales acciones ilegales y desarrollar formas para la investigación y prevención de la ciberdelincuencia en general.
Published
2021-03-08
How to Cite
Kryshevych, O., Andrushchenko, I., Striltsiv, O., Pyvovar, Y., & Rivchachenko, O. (2021). Modern methods of computer-related fraud: legal characteristics and qualification. Political Questions, 39(68), 844-865. Retrieved from https://mail.produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/cuestiones/article/view/35455
Issue
Vol. 39 No. 68 (2021): Cuestiones Políticas
Section
Derecho Público

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