To the question about the object cash and (or) monetary instruments smuggling
The article deals with the point of view of some authors, as reflected in the academic literature, about the object of cash and (or) monetary instruments smuggling. Were studied the views of scientists that explored objects of Article 188 RF Criminal Code, out of force in accordance with the Federal Law dated December 7, 2011 № 420-FZ. It is concluded that the results of these studies cannot be applied to defining the object of cash and (or) monetary instruments smuggling as it does not reveal the essence of relationships that are directly related to the transboundary movement of currency. The article also presents author’s position regarding the definition the direct object of cash and (or) monetary instruments smuggling.