Possibilities of Forensic Economic Examinations in the Investigation of Crimes Related to the Circulation of Cryptocurrency

Abstract

Based on the practice developed in the department of economic examination of the FBU RFCSE under the Ministry of Justice of Russia, the possibilities of forensic economic examination are revealed, which is appointed during the investigation of criminal cases related to the circulation and theft of cryptocurrency. The main differences between cryptocurrency and digital fiat money are shown. It is clarified that cryptocurrency has only market value. Public sources of information on cryptocurrency transactions are described, which can be used by both law enforcers and experts. The features of conducting complex computertechnical and economic examinations are considered. It has been established in which cases it is sufficient to appoint an economic examination. The limits of competence of an expert economist when studying transactions with cryptocurrency are outlined, and it is explained what issues can be resolved by him.