Theft using information and telecommunication technologies (networks): the territorial dimension

The text discusses the problem of using information and telecommunication technologies (networks) and their impact on simplifying people's lives, as well as on crime. The author notes that, on the one hand, the development of technology has brought many benefits, such as simplification of transactions, acquisition and sale of property, provision of services and obtaining loans. On the other hand, it has also made life easier for criminals who can commit crimes remotely. Special attention is paid to the problem of determining the crime scene in the context of the use of information and telecommunication technologies. The author hypothesizes that the crime scene is an obligatory sign of the objective side of the crime, as it plays an important role in the qualification of the act. The author also discusses the problem of bringing a person to criminal responsibility without determining the crime scene and suggests ways to solve this problem. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the need to comply with the principle of territoriality of the criminal law when bringing a person to criminal responsibility and determining the place of commission of a crime. Establishes the difficulty of determining the location of theft using ITS, and also suggests a way to solve this problem.