SOME ASPECTS OF CONDUCTING NON-VERBAL INVESTIGATIVE (SEARCH) ACTIONS DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF FRAUD COMMITTED IN CYBERSPACE

Abstract

The article examines certain aspects of conducting non-verbal investigative (search) actions during the pre-trial investigation of fraud committed in cyberspace. The importance of the correct combination of procedural and tactical principles of conducting investigative (search) actions to ensure the effectiveness of evidence in criminal proceedings of this category is substantiated. Particular attention is paid to the search as a key non-verbal investigative (search) action, its coercive nature, stages of conduct and general tactical recommendations are revealed. The specifics of the preparation, organization and conduct of a search in criminal proceedings on cyber fraud are analyzed, taking into account the risk of destruction or loss of electronic information. The range of objects subject to detection and seizure is determined, in particular electronic computing equipment, digital information carriers, means of communication and other material traces of criminal activity. The need to involve specialists in the field of computer technology and cybersecurity is emphasized, as well as compliance with special rules for handling digital evidence during its examination, fixation and removal. It is concluded that taking into account the forensic features of conducting non-verbal investigative (search) actions, primarily searches, contributes to increasing the efficiency of investigating fraud committed in cyberspace and ensures the proper formation of the evidence base.