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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

Cyber Security

International cooperation in pursuing cybercrime perpetrators, according to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

https://doi.org/10.54873/jolets.v5i2.234
Dr. Islam Serour
Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority

Corresponding Author(s) : Dr. Islam Serour

counselor.islam.suroor@gmail.com

Journal of Law and Emerging Technologies, Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

Abstract

This study examines the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime and its implications for strengthening international cooperation in combating offenses committed through information and communication technologies (ICTs). With the growing reliance on ICTs, cybercrime has become increasingly complex, transnational, and organized, often involving multiple jurisdictions and criminal networks. This trend underscores the urgent need for harmonized legal frameworks and coordinated enforcement mechanisms at the international level.


The research highlights the Convention’s role in enhancing states’ capacity to address cybercrime by establishing common standards for investigation, prosecution, and extradition. A central focus is the principle of dual criminality, which facilitates mutual legal assistance and underpins the effectiveness of bilateral extradition treaties. The Convention also emphasizes the necessity of cross-border collaboration among law enforcement agencies to ensure perpetrators are effectively pursued and brought to justice.


Findings suggest that the Convention provides a valuable foundation for reducing cybercrime’s global impact by promoting legal consistency, fostering trust between states, and supporting judicial cooperation. However, its effectiveness depends on states’ commitment to adopt and implement its provisions comprehensively.


Accordingly, the study recommends that governments strengthen domestic legal frameworks, invest in capacity-building, and actively engage in international partnerships. By doing so, states can better address the evolving threats posed by cybercrime, protect victims, and safeguard the integrity of digital ecosystems.

Keywords

Extradition Dual criminality International Cooperation Cybercrime Information and Communication Technologies
Serour, D. I. (2025). International cooperation in pursuing cybercrime perpetrators, according to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. Journal of Law and Emerging Technologies, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.54873/jolets.v5i2.234
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