The corruption in law enforcement agencies in the context of ensuring the economic security of the Russian Federation is being examined. Using statistical data from the Main Information and Analytical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the results of a sociological study (a survey of students at departmental universities), patterns in the transformation of corrupt practices in the context of the digital transformation of society are identified. Furthermore, attention is paid to the destructive impact of corruption on market competition, the investment attractiveness of regions, and the stability of state institutions. The need for a transition to digital models of anti-corruption monitoring based on big data and artificial intelligence technologies is substantiated. The authors’ concept for minimizing discretionary powers through the automation of control procedures is proposed.
economic security, systemic corruption, internal affairs bodies, shadow economy, professional deformation, digitalization
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