The article examines pressing issues related to combating crimes in the financial market associated with the activities of «financial pyramids». This research is divided into three parts, in which the author sequentially analyzes the phenomenon and term «financial pyramid», its essence, characteristics, statistical data, current problems of law enforcement, and forensic economic examinations. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of «digital pyramid» activities that utilize information and communication technologies and cryptocurrencies to attract funds and anonymize their operations. Within the framework of the study, the author identifies typical tasks for forensic economic examinations, as well as problematic issues related to their resolution. Based on the findings, specific measures are proposed to address these issues, including the need to develop clarifications on the application of Art. 172.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation regarding «financial pyramids» to distinguish such acts from fraud (Art. 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), the development of methodological guidelines for conducting forensic economic examinations in cases of this category, and the creation of accessible software for experts to analyze cryptocurrency transactions. The necessity of a comprehensive approach is emphasized, whereby the use of economic and computer-technical examinations will enhance the effectiveness of combating «financial pyramids» in the financial market.
"financial pyramids", characteristics of "financial pyramids", ponzi schemes, "digital pyramids", investigation of "financial pyramids", forensic economic examination, computer-technical examination, information and communication technologies (ict), digital traces, digital crime, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, crypto investigations, remote fraud, financial market fraud
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