scholarly journals Investigation of money laundering and financing of terrorism by the Investigative Committee of Russia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 493-501
Author(s):  
Alexandr I. Bastrykin ◽  

The aim of the work is to show the public danger of money laundering and financing of terrorism, and to identify ways to improve the existing legislation to curb these crimes. The research comprehensively examines the practice of identifying and investigating money laundering and financing of terrorism by the Investigative Committee of Russia. Today, these crimes pose a serious threat to Russian society and have a destructive effect on the country’s economy. The article analyzes the results of the Investigative Committee of Russia’s work on the investigation of these crimes, examines the experience of interaction with specialized state organizations in this field, and also discusses various methods of money laundering and financing of terrorism with specific examples. Particular attention is paid to the prevention and suppression of terrorism and extremism, including prevention of radical ideology. The results of the joint work of the Investigative Committee of Russia with other law enforcement structures of the Russian Federation in this field are also presented and supported by statistical data. Particular focus is placed on the financing of terrorism by attracting funds through the Internet, which today has become one of the main channels for the movement of financial flows. In addition, the article analyzes the legal framework on the basis of which the state authorities of the Russian Federation carry out comprehensive work to identify and suppress the financing of terrorism. The work also discloses the role of digital currency, the turnover of which bears certain risks and can be used for anonymous financial support of terrorist organizations. The main conclusion is that effective opposition to the legalization of proceeds from crime and the financing of terrorism can be carried out simultaneously with the suppression of extremist ideology at two levels — national and international.

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Kunitsyna I. ◽  
Tushbatulina M.

The article deals with the main characteristics of a microfinance market in the Russian Federation, reflects the main regulatory and legal framework for regulating the core activities of microfinance organizations and activities to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. The work shows the importance of internal control for AML / CFT. The purpose of the article is the development of a few activities that should be carried out by the internal control service in microfinance organizations for AML / CFT purposes. Keywords: Microfinance organizations, regulation, control, terrorism, money laundering, legalization.


2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
L. H. Botasheva ◽  
M. A. Tukhbatulina ◽  
I. I. Kunitsyna

The paper says the main characteristics of a microfinance market in the Russian Federation, reflects the main regulatory and legal framework for regulating the core activities of microfinance organizations and activities to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. Theworkshowsthe importance of internal control for AML / CFT. The purpose of the article is the development of a few activities that should be carried out by the internal control service in microfinance organizations for AML / CFT purposes.


Author(s):  
ANNA SEREBRENNIKOVA ◽  

The article is devoted to the study of domestic sources of law in the field of cybersecurity. Based on a generalization of sources in the field of international law, criminal legislation of foreign states and provisions developed in the Russian legal doctrine, the author concludes that it is impossible to effectively combat cybercrime when using the tools of a single state. The need for international cooperation in the designated area is a red line in all program and regulatory documents of the industry. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to analyze international legal norms, current domestic legislation for the possibility of improving the criminal law mechanism for countering manifestations of "harassment" in Russian society. Methodology and methods: in this study, the author makes extensive use of methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, as well as the method of interpreting legal norms. Conclusions: as a result of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to ensure the global security of cyberspace by improving the legislation of the Russian Federation and effective international cooperation. In this article, the author presents the genesis of the normative consolidation of the mechanism for countering cyber threats, analyzes the mutual influence of sources of international and state law, considers the main provisions of program and conceptual documents that indicate the essence of Russia's legislative initiatives in the relevant area. The author concludes that taking into account international experience in this issue will contribute to the effectiveness of the reforms. Scope of the results: the material of the article is addressed to students of higher educational institutions, as well as graduate students conducting scientific research in the framework of research. In addition, the conclusions of this article can be used by teachers of law schools as a scientific and methodological material.


Author(s):  
Vasilii Aleksandrovich Iakovlev-Chernyshev

The subject of this research is the organizational-legal aspects of digitalization of state administration in the Russian Federation. The goal is to detect the key risks associated with digitalization of state administration at the current stage, as well as seeking the ways for their elimination. Research methodology is employs systemic and complex approaches, set of general and private scientific research methods, including analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, system-structural, logical, formal-legal, etc. For achieving the set goal, the author explores the main vectors, determines advantages, and systematizes risks associated with digitalization processes in the system of state administration at the present stage of development of the Russian society. Based on the acquired results, the author draws the following conclusions that contain the elements of scientific novelty: the risks associated with digitalization processes in the system of state administration include organizational-administrative, economic, informational, and legal groups; description is given to the essence of each risk group; special attention is given to the legal aspects. Recommendations are made for mitigating the legal risks through improving the normative legal framework of digitalization of state administration in the Russian Federation. The presented materials can be implemented in the activity of public administration bodies, as well as further research in the area of digitalization of state administration.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
F. G. Zabozlaev ◽  
O. V. Zairatyants ◽  
L. V. Kakturskii ◽  
V. A. Klevno ◽  
S. A. Kuchuk ◽  
...  

The Guidelines for comparing the final clinical and pathological / forensic diagnoses are a joint work of the working group of professional non-profit medical associations – the Russian society of pathologists and the Association of forensic experts, placed in the information system of the Ministry of health of the Russian Federation «Electronic rubric of clinical recommendations’ in the section «Guidelines». Presents the guidelines contain structured information on issues between final clinical and postmortem / forensic medical diagnosis: lists the terms and definitions, describes the rules for mapping of diagnoses and recommendations for determining the cause and category of a divergence of diagnoses, recommendations for the design of the matching results for further diagnoses of clinical-expert work. The purpose of the guidelines is the formation of uniform requirements for the rules of comparison of the final clinical and pathological / forensic diagnoses.


Author(s):  
Yanis Arturovich Sekste ◽  
Anna Sergeevna Markevich

The subject of this research is the problems emerging in the process of establishment and development of the Institution of personal data protection in the Russian Federation. Special attention is turned to the comparison of Soviet and Western models of protection of private life and personal data. The authors used interdisciplinary approach, as comprehensive and coherent understanding of socio-legal institution of personal data protection in the Russian Federation is only possible in inseparable connection with examination of peculiarities of the key historical stages in legal regulation of private life of the citizen. After dissolution of the Soviet political and legal system, the primary task of Russian law consisted in development and legal formalization of the institution of protection of human and civil rights and freedoms, first and foremost by means of restricting invasion of privacy by the state and enjoyment of personal freedom. It is concluded that the peculiarities of development of the new Russian political and legal model significantly impacted the formation of the institution of personal data protection in the Russian Federation. The authors believe that the Russian legislator and competent government branches are not always capable to manage the entire information flow of personal data; therefore, one of the priority tasks in modern Russian society is the permanent analysis and constant monitoring of the development of information technologies.


Author(s):  
Anatolii Yugov ◽  
Sergey Belykh

The Constitution, as the main universal and comprehensive legal document, establishes fundamental principles and defines the legal basis for development of public and state life in all politically significant spheres, serves as a guarantor of legitimacy and order, gives a boost to the development of society. The special political and legal nature of the constitution, the issues of its operation and the mechanism of its implementation are of great importance. In accordance to the authors’ approach, the mechanism of implementation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation includes the following components: 1) entry of the constitution into legal force; 2) its functions; 3) constitutional algorithm of unity and differentiation of public authority; 4) forms of implementation; 5) ways of implementation; 6) subjects of implementation; 7) objects of implementation; 8) institutions for modernization; 9) guarantees of implementation. The authors conclude that the modern scientific ideas of a rational mechanism of implementation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation contribute to solving the issues of economic and cultural development of the Russian society, help creating favorable conditions for proper law enforcement, strengthening legitimacy and order.


Author(s):  
Andrey Antipov

In This paper is dedicated to the examination of one of the most relevant and significant problems of Russian society – illegal trafficking of items and materials, carried out using mass media andinformation and telecommunication networks. Top officials of the state raise the issue of the importance of special control in this area by law enforcement agencies. Despite this attention, comprehensive study on the criminal-legal significance of the use of mass media and information and telecommunication networks in illegal trafficking has not been yet undertaken in the frame of criminal law of Russia. The author examines the concept of «illegal traffic», analyses the texts of the articles of the criminal code of the Russian Federation, which explicitly criminalize illicit trafficking. The author makes a conclusion about the reasonableness of making changes to certain articles of the criminal code of the Russian Federation, in regard to the part concerning establishing stricter penalties for committing socially dangerous acts using mass media and information and telecommunication networks.


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