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TOPICAL ISSUES OF COMBATING CRIMES RELATED TO DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF THE
REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Qutlimuratov Farkhad Qalbaevich
Dean of the Faculty of Law of Karakalpak State University, docent.
Madiyarova Shakhnoza Ongarbaevna
First-year student of the Faculty of Law, Berdakh
Karakalpak State University
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15480593
Introduction
The rapid development of digital technologies is impacting all spheres of social
life, including crime. The increasing number and variety of cybercrimes have
become a pressing issue for Uzbekistan as well. Combating such crimes is a
crucial condition for ensuring national security, economic stability, and the
protection of citizens' rights. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a brief
scientific and theoretical analysis of the main directions in combating crimes
related to digital technologies in the criminal legislation of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, to identify existing problems, and to offer recommendations for
their resolution.
Main Part
The Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, particularly its Chapter
XX¹ (“Crimes in the Field of Information Technology”), serves as the main source
of liability for crimes related to digital technologies [1]. The Law “On
Cybersecurity” regulates relations in the field of cybersecurity and designates
the State Security Service as the authorized div. Nevertheless, certain
difficulties persist in qualifying new types of digital crimes and in collecting and
evaluating digital evidence. In investigative practice, delays in cooperation with
banks and the lack of a centralized database complicate the detection of crimes
“hot on the trail” [2]. Although the existence of a special chapter in the Criminal
Code is an important step, these practical problems and the plan to develop a
new law based on Resolution PQ-153 indicate that the current legal framework
is either insufficient to cover all aspects of digital crimes or is not being applied
effectively.
Enhancing human resource capacity and international cooperation is of
great importance in combating cybercrime. The opening of specialized tracks at
the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Law Enforcement
Academy, as well as the introduction of a dual education system by Presidential
Decree No. PQ-17 [4], are significant steps in this regard. The transnational
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nature of cybercrimes puts on the agenda the issue of international cooperation,
including the implementation of the standards of international instruments such
as the Budapest Convention into national legislation.
The Presidential Resolution No. PQ-153 of the Republic of Uzbekistan plays
an important role in improving legislation and practice. It introduces several
innovations, such as imposing liability on “bank drop” owners, establishing
liability for non-compliance with information security requirements (regardless
of whether damage occurs), and creating mechanisms for banks and payment
organizations to compensate material damages to individuals affected by
cybercrimes [3]. In addition, it is planned to develop a separate draft law “On
Combating Crimes Committed Using Information Technologies” by the end of
2025. These measures indicate a transition to a more comprehensive and
preventive approach in combating cybercrime, targeting not only the main
offenders but also those who facilitate such crimes or organizations that fail to
fulfill their obligations. At the same time, increasing public awareness—
especially among youth—regarding digital hygiene and cybersecurity, as well as
improving investigative and forensic activities, in particular the exchange of
information with financial institutions [2], remain pressing tasks.
Conclusion
The legislative framework in Uzbekistan for combating crimes related to digital
technologies is being actively improved. However, certain problems remain in
the qualification of crimes, evidence gathering, training of qualified personnel,
and the establishment of international cooperation.
In the future, it is necessary to further modernize criminal and criminal
procedure legislation and continue implementing international standards—
particularly the provisions of the Budapest Convention—while taking national
interests into account. It is also important to continuously develop the system of
personnel training, pay special attention to the field of digital forensics,
strengthen preventive measures, and improve the digital literacy of the
population. It is advisable to deepen scientific research on the study of new
types of digital crimes and the improvement of procedural rules for working
with digital evidence.
References:
1.
Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (1994). https://lex.uz/docs/-
111453
2.
Murodov, B. B., & Xushvaktova, N. A. (2022). Axborot texnologiyalari
sohasida sodir etiladigan jinoyatlarni tergov qilishda jamoatchilik bilan
hamkorlik.
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https://scispace.com/pdf/cooperation-with-the-public-in-the-investigation-of-
crimes-1hzbmkx8.pdf
3.
Dentons.
Uzbekistan
tightens
cybersecurity
obligations.
https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/articles/2025/may/14/uzbekistan-
tightens-cybersecurity-obligations
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Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, No. PQ-153,
(May 29, 2024). Raqamli texnologiyalardan foydalangan holda sodir etiladigan
jinoyatlarga qarshi kurashish sohasida kadrlar tayyorlash tizimini
takomillashtirish chora-tadbirlari to‘g‘risida. https://lex.uz/acts/-7339006
