Zakharova H. Theoretical bases of a technique of investigation of fraud in the sphere of tourism, made by the organized group

The dissertation at the monographic level explores the theoretical and practical features of organizational and tactical support for the investigation of fraud in the field of tourism, committed by an organized group, as well as outlines and characterizes the components of the forensic characteristics of such a crime. Based on the analysis of the peculiarities of the functioning of tourism and tourism activities, the main factors that affect the level of fraud and determine the conditions conducive to various criminal abuses are described. Based on an in-depth and systematic analysis, the essence and structure of the forensic characteristics of fraud in tourism, committed by an organized group, which identified the following elements: the method of fraud and the typical consequences of its use (traces), the identity of the alleged offender typical victim of fraud, circumstances of fraud (place, time, conditions, situation). The correlations between these elements of the forensic characteristics of fraud are highlighted. The structure of the organized group is singled out, the peculiarities of its formation and functioning are determined. Particular attention is paid to the person of the leader of the organized group, his place in the structure of the criminal group is determined. The essence and relation of the organization and planning of investigation of fraud in the sphere of tourism are revealed. An algorithm of actions aimed at making the right decision at the beginning of the pre-trial investigation is proposed, the problematic issues of the investigator's interaction with operatives are outlined and the peculiarities of international cooperation are highlighted. The main preventive measures and directions of providing pre-trial investigation bodies with measures to compensate for the damage caused by fraudsters are proposed. The organizational and tactical features of individual investigative (search) actions, covert investigative actions and procedural actions are determined. Based on the generalization of forensic practice, it was found that the most common among investigative (search) actions in the studied category of criminal proceedings are interrogation, inspection of the scene, review of documents, search.