Keyword: «digital evidence»

Nowadays permanent changes associated with usage of information technology in all spheres of life require a lawmaker to pay attention to these changes promptly. The article presents different opinions of procedural scientists concerning the consolidation of digital evidence as an independent form in the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. There was the analysis of the criminal procedure codes of such foreign countries as: the Republic of Austria, the Swiss Confederation, People’s Republic of China, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The author pointed out the positive aspects of the usage of digital evidence as well as the problems with the use.

The article examines the specifics of using digital technologies in solving and investigating crimes in the context of the digital transformation of society. It analyzes technical, legal and organizational aspects of using digital evidence, including legal regulation within the framework of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation and other regulations. Particular attention is paid to modern integration projects, such as the Safe City system, and their role in ensuring public safety and increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies.

This article analyzes the legal issues arising from the use of deepfake technology for fraudulent purposes. The authors examine the phenomenon of deepfakes as a new form of sociotechnical engineering, which creates difficulties in classifying and proving crimes. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between Articles 159 and 159.6 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, issues of digital evidence examination, civil protection of intangible assets, and the need to improve legislative regulation. Measures are proposed for developing specialized criminal law provisions, establishing procedural standards, enhancing the technical competence of law enforcement agencies, and implementing mechanisms for operational interaction with digital platforms.