On the problems of law enforcement practice formed when applying criminal liability for illegal circulation of payment documents

In the article based on the analysis and generalization of criminal case materials on the application of criminal liability for a crime under Art. 187 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, a conclusion is drawn on the formation of judicial practice, in which the sign of “forgery” is widely interpreted, which is mandatory for the composition of illegal circulation of means of payment (Article 187 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The author considers that in Article 187 of the Criminal Code, we are talking only about cases where an unauthorized person distorts the actual will of an authorized person to dispose of non-cash, including electronic money, located on the bank account.