Examining the Social Organization Practices of Cybercriminals in the Netherlands Online and Offline

This study focuses on the organization practices of networks of cybercriminals engaged in serious financial offenses, through a qualitative analysis of the Best and Luckenbill’s sociological framework. The study utilized data collected regarding 18 separate criminals investigations from the Netherla...

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Published in:International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology 2020-04, Vol.64 (5), p.522-538
Main Authors: Leukfeldt, E. R., Holt, Thomas J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cybercrime
Division of labor
Internet
Offenders
Offenses
Peers
Qualitative research
Social organization
Sophistication
Teams
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Summary:This study focuses on the organization practices of networks of cybercriminals engaged in serious financial offenses, through a qualitative analysis of the Best and Luckenbill’s sociological framework. The study utilized data collected regarding 18 separate criminals investigations from the Netherlands. The results demonstrate that the participants within these networks operated at various stages of deviant sophistication. Surprisingly, the majority of networks exhibit organizational sophistication based on their division of labor and extended duration over time. In fact, most of this sample could be classified as “teams” or “formal organizations.” Furthermore, in contrast with prior studies, no loners were present and only a few networks could be classified as “colleagues” or “peers.”
ISSN:0306-624X
1552-6933
DOI:10.1177/0306624X19895886