On the subject of criminalistic characterization of illegal circulation of means of payment

The article deals with the problem associated with the formation of information about the subject of criminalistic characteristics of illegal turnover of payment funds. The main elements that have been analyzed are: electronic means of payment and electronic media. The main characteristics and functions of electronic means that need to be considered when forming a forensic characteristic are indicated. The most common item used by suspects is a USB token, which, having signs of storing personal information and identifying an individual, allows, in most cases, access to the settlement accounts of organizations or societies. Based on the studied judicial and investigative practice, information about electronic means of payment, considered as an electronic means and an electronic information carrier, investigated as subjects of criminalistic characteristics of illegal turnover of means of payment, is systematized.