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Cyber Economic Crime in India

An Integrated Model for Prevention and Investigation

verfasst von: Dr. Balsing Rajput

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buchreihe : Springer Series on Asian Criminology and Criminal Justice Research

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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This volume provides an overview of cyber economic crime in India, analyzing fifteen years of data and specific case studies from Mumbai to add to the limited research in cyber economic crime detection. Centering around an integrated victim-centered approach to investigating a global crime on the local level, the book examines the criminal justice system response to cyber economic crime and proposes new methods of detection and prevention. It considers the threat from a national security perspective, a cybercrime perspective, and as a technical threat to business and technology installations.

Among the topics discussed:

Changing landscape of crime in cyberspaceCybercrime typologyLegal framework for cyber economic crime in IndiaCyber security mechanisms in India

A valuable resource for law enforcement and police working on the local, national, and global level in the detection and prevention of cybercrime, Cyber Economic Crime in India will also be of interest to researchers and practitioners working in financial crimes and white collar crime.

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Frontmatter

Introduction

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Abstract

This chapter introduces how the internet has become the most significant technological advancement in the world. It also introduces the landscape of cyber space and information society. Now, cyberspace is a fact of daily life. It has become a fundamental feature of the world we live in. Crime is no exception in this domain too. With the very existence of humans, crime exists and it has been a concern for society since time immemorial, but antisocial elements are using the advanced technologies to commit various crimes in cyberspace. Crime is committed to various motives. Greed and illicit monetary gain is a major motive in modern societies. A brief context is provided for introducing the topic of cybercrime. Developments in the field of cyberspace, crime, the criminal justice system are brought forward to help the readers to understand the context of the book. The other essential topics like economic crime and cyber economic crime are introduced in this chapter, to provide a further understanding of the book’s central theme.

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Chapter 2. Changing Landscape of Crime in Cyberspace

Abstract

This chapter gives a brief overview of the cybercrime landscape. Cybercrime agents are elaborated like organized gangs and hacktivists. The modus operandi of the crime is changing with the advancement in the technology and penetration of internet technology. Crime Vectors like social engineering and advanced persistent threats are discussed. The various parameters of cybercrime landscape like attack vectors, crime agents, and top tools or methods of crime and targets are depicted to give a brief understanding of changing scenario of the crime in cyberspace. Top emerging threats are brought forward.

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Chapter 3. Cyber Economic Crime: Criminological Studies and Frameworks

Abstract

This chapter elucidates the conceptual framework of cyber economic crime envisaged. It throws light on the concept of cyber economic crime from a criminological perspective in the Indian context. Various criminological studies on cyber economic crime in the Indian context, the response of the criminal justice system to it and the legal regime, along with its efficacy is also reviewed. It attempts to explore theories of crime and how cyber economic crime is evolving in criminology. The cyber economic crime phenomenon is explored from a translational criminological approach. This chapter also discusses the theoretical framework of cyber economic crime which explains the concept and phenomenon and response of criminal justice system. It maps the technology–crime relationship in relation to cybercrime. The methodological and analytical framework to study the efficacy of the system are also explained in this chapter.

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Understanding Phenomenon

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Chapter 4. Exploring the Phenomenon of Cyber Economic Crime

Abstract

This chapter provides an understating of the phenomenon of cybercrime, its evolution, and typology. Further it also sheds light on the economic lens of cybercrime. It explores the phenomenon of cyber economic crime in the Indian context and elaborates on the concept of cyber economic crime, its nature, extent, victims, accused characteristics, and typology.

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Chapter 5. Cyber Economic Crime Typology

Abstract

This chapter explores the typology of cybercrime with theoretical briefing is explained and attempts to create a classification of cyber economic crime. The chapter explains various approaches like technological, criminological, psychological and sociological approaches to classify the cybercrimes. Cyber economic crimes are classified on the basis of modus used, amount of proceeds of crime, type of criminals or nature of threat agent and nature of victim or target. Classification based on the role of technology and dependence on technology is also considered. Most prevalent crime types are discussed in detail like phishing, ransomware, and credit/debit card frauds in cyberspace.

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Chapter 6. Emerging Trends and Patterns of Cyber Economic Crimes

Abstract

This chapter maps various trends and patterns of Cybercrimes and Cyber Economic Crimes. Trends and pattern are analysed in the registration of crime, profile of criminals, gender, age of accused, types of cyber economic crimes. The case studies from the State of Maharashtra and Mumbai are presented for comparative analysis, as Maharashtra and Mumbai have accounted for 16 and 6% of the total incidences of the cybercrime in India. It is very interesting to note that in Maharashtra, out of the total registered cases of cybercrime, 66% of the cases are Cyber Economic crime cases and in Mumbai, this pattern further deepens as 93% of the total cases registered are cyber economic crime cases. The analysis is supported by statistics from India, Maharashtra, and Mumbai. A comparative analysis of six metro cities with Mumbai is also presented. The Crime data considered in this book is from 2002 to 2016. A comparative study of various metro cites with Mumbai has also been undertaken.

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Response of System in Combating the CEC

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Chapter 7. Legal Framework for Cyber Economic Crimes: A Review

Abstract

This chapter gives an overall view of the existing legal framework available for dealing with Cyber Economic Crime [hereinafter referred to as CEC] in India. Information technology Act is reviewed thoroughly in the context of cyber economic crimes. Further general laws like Indian Penal Code [hereinafter referred to as IPC], Criminal Procedure Code [hereinafter referred to as CrPC], Indian Evidence Act [hereinafter referred to as IEA] and special laws enforced to deal with cyber economic crimes are also considered. Relevant case laws are also discussed along with shortcomings in the laws to deal with cyber economic crime. The entire process of investigation is analysed to give a brief understanding of the criminal investigation process.

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Chapter 8. Criminal Justice Administration in India: An Overview

Abstract

This chapter gives a brief overview of various stakeholders in the criminal justice system involving cyber economic crime. A brief introduction, organizational structure, responsibility, human resources, and their functionalities are covered to provide an understanding of the role each constituent of the criminal justice system plays. The British rule in India established the Criminal Justice Administration, for an effective dispensation of justice in criminal matters. It is the adversarial system of the common law. A brief overview of the Criminal Justice system of Maharashtra and Mumbai is also discussed for better understanding of institutional arrangements at state and city levels.

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Chapter 9. The Response of Criminal Justice System

Abstract

This chapter analyses the response of various stakeholders like police, prosecutors, defence lawyers, judiciary and forensic laboratories while dealing with cyber economic crime with respect to their role in the entire process of investigation and prosecution. The chapter focuses on disposal rate, pendency percentage, detection and conviction rate of cyber economic crime with case studies. Challenges and problems faced on various fronts by all stakeholders are also analysed.

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Way Forward for Combating CEC

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Chapter 10. Integrated Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Model

Abstract

This chapter illustrates the suggestions about specialised legal, institutional and awareness efforts by the criminal justice system (CJS) to deal with cyber economic crimes. A new integrated cyber security model for these cybercrimes to provide an efficient response for multiple challenges and problems faced by various stakeholders of CJS is contemplated upon. The model suggests various frameworks to support it and how to implement the same. Cybercrime being a transnational and cross-domain problem which warrants institutional and policy reorientation, various institutional and legal arrangements and interventions are recommended to achieve immediate and efficient response for these cyber economic crimes. The use of the latest technology to expedite the process of investigation and justice is also recommended.

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Backmatter

Titel: Cyber Economic Crime in India
verfasst von: Dr. Balsing Rajput
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-44655-0
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-44654-3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44655-0