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EMERGING TRENDS IN CRIME. EXPLORING NEW AND EVOLVING CRIME TRENDS AND THEIR IMPLECATIONS FOR PREVENTION STRATEGIES


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Page No: 68-77
Language: English
Authors: Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Received: 2025-02-10
Accepted: 2025-02-25
Published Date: 2025-02-28
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Abstract:
The article's goal was to examine, comprehend, and evaluate the nature and implications of newly developing crime patterns, including financial crime, cybercrime, and dark web activities. Explain: List the elements (technology, globalization, social changes) that have contributed to their rise. Make recommendations for countermeasures against these changing dangers. Principal Subjects: First of all, Identify the growing sophistication and urgency of these emerging criminal patterns. Context: Examine how crime has changed in the digital age, emphasizing the impact of globalization, technology, and societal shifts. Analysis of New Crime Trends: Cybercrime: Techniques, Effects, and Upcoming Trends (such Phishing and Ransomware). Financial Crime: Techniques, Consequences, Upcoming Developments (Money Laundering, Internet Fraud). Dark Web Activity: Illegal activity, dark web marketplace nature, and possible repercussions. Fighting New Trends in Crime: Adaptation of Law Enforcement: Cooperation, resources, and training. Public awareness campaigns: teaching the public about responsible technology use and internet safety. International cooperation: exchange of data, collaborative research. Financial institutions: bolstering anti-fraud and cybersecurity protocols. In your conclusion, highlight the most important discoveries, stress cooperative solutions, and provide an optimistic assessment on creating a safer future. Principal Arguments/Results: The increasing threat posed by emerging crime patterns can be attributed to globalization and technology improvements. Significant concerns to public safety, security, economic stability, and trust are posed by these tendencies. To counter these risks, a diversified strategy is essential, necessitating cooperation between the public, law enforcement, and other sectors. Methodology/approach: examination of the literature on financial crime, cybercrime, rising crime trends, and dark web activities. examination of information and reports from international organizations, financial institutions, and law enforcement authorities. Case studies of particular newly discovered criminal incidents (optional). Implications and Significance: This study will help the public, financial institutions, law enforcement, and policymakers comprehend and respond to new trends in criminal activity. In the digital age, the suggested ideas can aid in the creation of practical plans to safeguard economic stability, public safety, and security. The intended audience is legislators and policymakers who have the authority to enact laws and regulations to mitigate these risks. Law enforcement agencies striving to improve their ability to investigate and avert these kinds of offenses. financial institutions looking to strengthen their cybersecurity safeguards. to disseminate information and provide the people with the resources they require to stay safe online. The dynamic nature of criminal activity demands that one be acutely aware of new developments. This essay explores the important topics of financial crime, cybercrime, and dark web activity, examining their characteristics, causes, and possible effects. These trends, which are fueled by globalization, social change, and technology breakthroughs, represent a serious danger to economic stability, public safety, and security. In exploring the shift from physical to digital crime, the report emphasizes how technology has made it easier for criminals to remain anonymous and operate globally. It focuses at how societal shifts, technology breakthroughs, and globalization have contributed to the development of favorable conditions for these illegal operations. The effects of specific threats—such as ransomware attacks, online fraud, and human trafficking on the dark web—are examined. The research and data analysis presented in this study support the need for a multipronged strategy to counter these challenges. The main recommendations center on public awareness campaigns, international cooperation, adaptability of law enforcement, and proactive actions by financial institutions. Through promoting cooperation and putting good plans into action, we can create a safer future where technology empowers rather than threatens.
Keywords: Emerging Crime Trends, Cybercrime, Financial Crime, Dark Web © Copyright IRASS Publisher. All Rights Reserved 69 Activity, Technology, Globalization, Public Safety, Security

Journal: IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 3049-0170
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

EMERGING TRENDS IN CRIME. EXPLORING NEW AND EVOLVING CRIME TRENDS AND THEIR IMPLECATIONS FOR PREVENTION STRATEGIES