Counteracting the Involvement of Young People in Schemes for the Legalization (Laundering) of Proceeds from Crime

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In the context of growing digitalization of the economy and the spread of Internet technologies, young people are becoming vulnerable to manipulation by criminal groups; the practice of involving young people in illegal schemes for the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime is growing. The study is aimed at identifying the factors contributing to the involvement of young people in these schemes, an analysis of approaches to counteracting the involvement of young people in money laundering schemes in Russia and foreign countries is conducted, and recommendations are proposed for the prevention of youth involvement in schemes for the legalization of proceeds from crime.

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Anastasia S. Babanskaya

Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

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Email: banasti@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 4992-3607
Scopus Author ID: 57216711030

Cand. Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Eco-nomic Security and Risk Management

Russian Federation, Moscow

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2. Fig. 1. Factors contributing to the involvement of young people in illegal schemes.

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3. Fig. 2. Factors contributing to the increase in students’ involvement in cybercrime in Nigeria.

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4. Fig. 3. Factors of youth propensity to cheat (according to D. Cressey’s model).

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5. Fig. 4. Structure of factors associated with the involvement of young people in Russia in criminal schemes in 2022, %.

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6. Fig. 5. Penalties awarded to minors in Russia in 2022, persons.

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7. Fig. 6. Cybercrime Prevention Measures Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria.

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8. Fig. 7. A systematic approach to the process of involving young people in money laundering (legalization) schemes.

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