CYBERCRIMES: THE NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND LEGAL REGULATORY APPROACHES

The development of next-generation high-speed wireless technologies contributes to the rise of cybercrime and poses a threat to state security and citizens' rights. In response, on November 5, 2024, the Department for Combating Cybercrime was established within the structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. However, there is still no comprehensive strategic program in the country aimed at countering cyber threats. This results in procedural limitations during international investigations and hinders the full implementation of the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. This issue becomes particularly relevant when cybercrimes originate from the jurisdiction of foreign states. Based on the findings of this research, the following proposals have been developed to strengthen cybersecurity: 1) adoption of a national law “On Cybersecurity”; 2) establishment of an international organization to combat cybercrime; 3) Cyber threats posed by certain states necessitate the conclusion of international agreements on cooperation in the field of cybersecurity.

According to paragraph 1 of Article 560 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, “a request for legal and other assistance shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the relevant international treaty of the Republic of Kazakhstan”.

In other words, considering that potential cybercrimes can be committed from any point in the world, it becomes evident that all the measures proposed in the article are of paramount importance.

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