Page 1 Presented Insp. Amos Sylvester Trinidad and Tobago Police Service

Page 2 Computer crime, or cybercrime, refers to any crime that involves a computer and a network, where the computers may have been an instrumental tool or target in the commission of a crime. Three Categories mainly:- –Crimes against Persons –Crimes against Property –Crimes against Government or Country

Page 3 Cybercrime is viewed by law enforcement in T&T as traditional crimes, where perpetrators use technology as the vehicle for their nefarious activities.

Page 4 Current Trends  Online Lottery Scams  Identity theft  Credit card fraud  ATM Fraud  Money laundering  Spoofing and Phishing  Child Pornography  Cyber Bullying  Bombs threats  Nigerian Scams

Page 5 Cyber Warfare – Nation vs. Nation (America vs. Iran) Extradition of Perpetrators Law Enforcement Jurisdiction

Page 6 Cyber Perspective The modern thief can steal more with a computer can steal more with a computer than with a gun. than with a gun. Tomorrow's terrorist may be able to do more damage with a keyboard than with a bomb". Tomorrow's terrorist may be able to do more damage with a keyboard than with a bomb". National Research Council, U S A "Computers at Risk”.1991

Page 7 TTPS Investigative Framework Reports of technology based crimes are made to Police Stations/ Sections of TTPS/ Online from TTPS Website. Investigators are appointed, who are promptly assisted by the experts of the Cyber Crime Unit as it relates to technical investigations.

Page 8 Legislative Framework There are four (4) main pieces of legislation at present in Trinidad and Tobago that govern investigation and prosecution of High Technology Crimes. They are as follows:-  Computer Misuse Act of 2000  Telecommunications Act of 2001  Interception of Communications Act 2010  Offences against the Person “Harassment”

Page 9 Proposed Legislation CYBER CRIME BILL The Trinidad and Tobago Cybercrime Bill 2014 was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2014 to provide for the creation of offences related to cybercrime and for other related matters in Trinidad and Tobago. In July 2014 when parliament dissolved the Cyber Crime Bill Lapsed as a result there is to be a reintroduction of the said Bill in Parliament.

Page 10 Cyber Crime Bill The Cyber Crime Bill is intended to provide offences relating to the following matters:-  Child Pornography  Using a computer system to set up a meeting with a child for the purpose of abusing the child.  The offence of violating a person’s privacy by capturing and sharing pictures or videos of a person’s private area without his consent.  Cyber Bullying

Page 11 Collaborative Aspects With the advent of the world wide web coupled with the prolific rate of technological advancements in our region, criminals are using these advancements as catalysts for worldwide iniquitous activities. Thus in order to realistically combat the “dark-side of technology” law enforcement officials from different nationalities must co-operate to detect, apprehend and successfully prosecute Cyber-Criminals.

Page 12 Ministry of National Security –Cyber Security Agency - Computer Policies at National Level - Computer Security Incident Response Team (C.S.I.R.T) - Education and Awareness

Page 13 Conclusion Successful Cyber-Crime investigation and effective Cyber Security can only be achieved using holistic multi-national approaches. and effective Cyber Security can only be achieved using holistic multi-national approaches.

Page 14 I Click Therefore I am.