CRIMINAL-LEGAL AND CRIMINOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF COUNTERACTING THE CRIME OF EXTORTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Extortion, criminal law, criminology, crime prevention, organized crime, violence, property crimes, criminal liability, Uzbekistan, criminal legislation, cyber extortion, law enforcement agencies.Abstract
This scientific article analyzes the criminal-legal and criminological aspects of combating the crime of extortion in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The study examines the legal nature of extortion, its objective and subjective elements, aggravating circumstances, and issues related to the qualification of crimes under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In addition, criminological factors contributing to the commission of extortion crimes, including socio-economic conditions, organized criminal activity, corruption risks, and modern forms of digital extortion, are studied. The article also evaluates preventive measures implemented by law enforcement agencies and proposes recommendations for improving criminal legislation and crime prevention mechanisms. The research is based on the norms of national legislation, scientific literature, and international legal documents.
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