Criminal Liability of Child Sexual Exploitation Perpetrators Using Social Engineering Techniques Through Digital Wallets in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-325-2_3How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Digital Wallets; Child Sexual Exploitation; Criminal Liability; Social Engineering

Abstract

The ease of access to digital financial services, particularly digital wallets, has strengthened the effectiveness of social engineering techniques as a tool for criminals. Digital wallets offer convenience for transactions without requiring strict identification, which increases the risk of criminal misuse. In the context of child sexual exploitation, perpetrators can exploit this ease of access to deceive victims, their families, or financial service providers, gaining access to financial resources for criminal activities. Social engineering techniques, such as tricking and manipulating child victims, often involve slow, persuasive methods. Other techniques, like phishing or threats, are also employed to intimidate and deceive children. The use of digital wallets in these crimes amplifies the risk by simplifying transactions and making it easier for criminals to conceal their identities. This study examines two core issues: how child sexual exploitation perpetrators use social engineering techniques to exploit digital wallets, and how criminal liability can be imposed on these perpetrators under Indonesian law. The research adopts a prescriptive legal approach, assessing coherence between legal norms, principles, and standards, with the Indonesian Criminal Code serving as a basis for imposing liability. In response to this threat, strict regulations, robust law enforcement, and public education are essential to protect children. Laws such as the Child Protection Law, Pornography Law, and the Criminal Code must be enforced to address these crimes. Ultimately, preventing the misuse of digital wallets in the sexual exploitation of children requires concerted efforts from both the legal system and the public to safeguard vulnerable individuals from harm.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Kiki Kristanto
AU  - Kautsar Ismail
AU  - Fransisco Fransisco
AU  - Ronaldi Ronaldi
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/19
TI  - Criminal Liability of Child Sexual Exploitation Perpetrators Using Social Engineering Techniques Through Digital Wallets in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the ASEAN Conference on Sexual Exploitation of Children (ACOSEC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 20
EP  - 28
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-325-2_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-325-2_3
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