Crytocurrency challenges to cybercrime prosecution

Abstract

The aim of the article is to show cryptocurrencies role increasing of crime, especially cybercrime. This article presents policing challenges of investigating, evidencing and prosecuting organized cybercriminals for the crimes committed using cryptocurrencies especially Bitcoins. A set of best practices is discussed to tackle these challenges in real world investigations. Concrete scenarios of using Bitcoins in a range of cybercrimes were developed as part of this project and the devices were analysed to extract evidence to assist prosecution of organised cybercriminals.