Actual problems of investigation of crimes related to «financial pyramids»

The purpose of the study. The relevance of the study is explained by the high social danger of crimes committed on the principle of a «financial pyramid», the negative impact on the economy of the state, the ability to adapt to modern conditions and opportunities provided by modern digital technologies. At the same time, in order to curb the illegal activities of «financial pyramids», law enforcement agencies need to develop new approaches to the disclosure and investigation of these crimes, taking into account the active introduction of new, primarily remote methods of their commission. The purpose of the study is to develop proposals for improving the activities of the preliminary investigation bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to investigate criminal cases initiated on the facts of the organization and activities of «financial pyramids». Conclusions obtained in the course of the study: as a result of the analysis of the most common problems arising in the investigation of crimes related to «financial pyramids», ways of solving them are proposed, practice-oriented recommendations are given aimed at improving the effectiveness of this type of activity, in particular, organizing information exchange with credit institutions, conducting investigative actions, preventing cases of use of substitution subscriber numbers by persons involved in criminal cases, by identifying and documenting violations of administrative legislation by legal entities providing communication services.