METODIKA VYŠETŘOVÁNÍ KYBERGROOMINGU

Abstract

This paper deals with cybergrooming, a new type of criminal behavior described as targeted establishment of a relationship between an attacker and a child for the purpose of his/her sexual abuse, which takes place through cyberspace, which is examined specifically through the lens of forensic science and investigative practice. The article aims to create a unified and comprehensive methodology for the purpose of investigating this type of crime, which shall reflect the dual nature of this criminal activity, its cybercrime and sexcrime aspects, including all the specifics that accompany the investigation of cybergrooming. The article is based not only on the basis of forensic theory contained in scientific monographs and articles, but also reflects the everyday practice of investigators specialized in this issue. The paper contains the basic forensic characteristics of cybergrooming, it also defines the typical clues that form when the crime happens, as well as the specifics of the subject of the investigation, i.e. an overview of the most important information about the crime and its perpetrator, the acquisition of which should be the main goal of the investigators for the purpose of solving the actual crime. The specifics of the incentives for the investigation are also mentioned, which are influenced in particular by the fact that a child, as a typical victim of cybergrooming, will usually not report the crime himself. The most important part of the entire work lies mainly in the presentation of the specifics of the initial and subsequent actions during the investigation of cybergrooming, where the work mainly deals with the issue of the volatile nature of digital clues, which should be secured correctly for the purpose of achieving succes in the investigation of cybergrooming. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the importance of public involvement in combating cybergrooming, especially with regard to primary prevention aimed at children.