Detecting Crimes in the IT Sector: Historical and Legal Issues and Solutions through Operational Investigative Activities
( Pp. 88-96)
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Andrey A. Maydykov
Cand. Sci. (Law), Assoc. Prof., Associate Professor of the Department of Organization of Operational Investigative Activities
Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Moscow, Russian Federation Alexander E. Ogurtsov Cand. Sci. (Law), Assoc. Prof., Deputy Head of the Department of Organization of Operational Investigative Activities
Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Moscow, Russian Federation Sergey O. Konashenkov student
Vladimir Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Moscow, Russian Federation
Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Moscow, Russian Federation Alexander E. Ogurtsov Cand. Sci. (Law), Assoc. Prof., Deputy Head of the Department of Organization of Operational Investigative Activities
Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Moscow, Russian Federation Sergey O. Konashenkov student
Vladimir Kikot Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Moscow, Russian Federation
Abstract:
Abstract:The presented study highlights a range of current issues related to the investigation of crimes in the field of information technology, and analyzes the potential for resolving these issues through the use of operational investigative tools. The authors analyze the typology of cybercrimes, focusing on their specific characteristics and the challenges that arise during their investigation.
Significant attention is given to the historical and legal analysis of the genesis of the legislative and organizational frameworks for countering illegal activities carried out using information and communication technologies in the Russian Federation.
The paper argues for the need to improve legal regulation, intensify interdepartmental and international cooperation, increase the technical competence of employees, and integrate modern analytical and digital solutions into practice.
The article's materials are of scientific and practical interest to specialists in the fields of criminal law, operational investigative activities, digital forensics, and information security.
Significant attention is given to the historical and legal analysis of the genesis of the legislative and organizational frameworks for countering illegal activities carried out using information and communication technologies in the Russian Federation.
The paper argues for the need to improve legal regulation, intensify interdepartmental and international cooperation, increase the technical competence of employees, and integrate modern analytical and digital solutions into practice.
The article's materials are of scientific and practical interest to specialists in the fields of criminal law, operational investigative activities, digital forensics, and information security.
How to Cite:
Maydykov, A.A. (2025). Detecting crimes in the IT sector: Historical and legal issues and solutions through operational investigative activities. Gaps in Russian Legislation, 18(5), 88-96. EDN: JDYRUK
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Keywords:
cybercrime, information technology, operational investigative activities, crime detection, digital forensics, criminal law, historical and legal analysis; IT legislation, operational investigative activities, crimes on the Internet.
