About Use of Phonograms of Oral Speech in Disclosure of the Frauds Made With Use of Mobile Means of Communication
In this article the author considers the state of crime in the Russian Federation, taking into account the available official statistical data; distinguishes between the main types of crimes most prevalent at present; the article is based on a consideration of relevant issues by the law enforcement institutions of the Russian Federation of the phonograms of oral speech (sound traces), which are used in the disclosure of crimes, in particular, fraud committed through the use of mobile communication devices. Special attention is paid to the question of identification of the alleged offender, and other persons representing operational interest and possessing operational-relevant information. Consideration is given to the existing problems in the implementation of operative-search actions, in the course of which, in accordance with the current legislation it is possible to obtain samples of oral speech. The author also touched upon the problems arising in the implementation of the data obtained during the operational-investigative measures of materials, taking into account the existing law enforcement experience. The specific examples enable the author to analyze the admissibility of obtaining and using voice samples for crime detection, in particular in relation to fraud committed with the use of mobile communication.