Key aspects of prosecutor's oversight of the enforcement of laws by inquiry and preliminary investigation authorities during the investigation of crimes committed using digital telecommunications technologies

The subject of the study is the key aspects of prosecutorial oversight of law enforcement agencies and preliminary investigations in the context of crimes committed using information and telecommunications technologies. The object of the study is the activities of prosecution authorities in the framework of oversight of compliance with laws by preliminary investigation agencies in the conditions of digitalization and the emergence of high-tech crimes. The author examines the current state of crime, characterized by an increase in the number of crimes committed using digital technologies and a low detection rate of such criminal acts. The specificity of prosecutorial oversight in the context of digitalization is analyzed in detail. Special attention is given to the significance of interaction between preliminary investigative bodies and operational units, as well as the effective application of the results of their activities. The author also emphasizes international cooperation in combating transnational crimes. The methodology of this scientific research is based on a comprehensive approach that combines theoretical analysis and practical understanding of the issues related to prosecutorial oversight in the context of digitalization. A systemic analysis method is employed to study the interrelationships between various components of prosecutorial activities in this area and the activities of preliminary investigation agencies. Empirical data is supported by references to scientific works. The main conclusions of the conducted research are that modern digitalization of society has significantly complicated the tasks of prosecutorial oversight, especially in the context of monitoring the investigation of crimes committed using information and telecommunications technologies. The author highlights that traditional approaches to prosecutorial oversight require substantial adaptation, as modern crimes are characterized by a high level of technological sophistication, anonymity, and transnationality, which poses new challenges for prosecutorial bodies. The research reveals the need to enhance the competencies of prosecutors, including knowledge in the fields of forensic science, operational-search activities in the digital environment, and computer science. The novelty of the research lies in the results obtained from the systemic analysis of key aspects of prosecutorial oversight in the context of digitalization. The author concludes that the effectiveness of modern prosecutorial oversight of law enforcement agencies and preliminary investigations in cases of crimes committed using information and telecommunications technologies can be improved through its comprehensive nature, focusing on the identified key aspects in its organization and implementation.