نوع مقاله : علمی-پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Introduction
Economic crimes, as a critical challenge in modern societies, encompass illicit activities in financial and commercial domains, such as embezzlement, fraud, and money laundering. These crimes, characterized by complexity, specialization, and long-term impacts, significantly differ from traditional crimes. They undermine economic infrastructure, erode public trust, and destabilize societal frameworks. The legal sociology perspective emphasizes the interplay between legal systems and social structures in addressing such crimes. This study examines how criminal justice models can effectively respond to economic crimes by addressing their unique characteristics and broader social implications.
Materials & Methods
Using a descriptive-analytical approach, this research explores the theoretical foundations of legal sociology to understand the dynamics of economic crimes. The study investigates challenges in legislative, political, social, and enforcement domains that hinder effective responses to these crimes. Data were collected from legal and sociological literature, focusing on frameworks that integrate traditional, restorative, preventive, and punitive justice elements.
Discussion & Result
The findings reveal that current legal frameworks are insufficient in addressing the complexity and systemic nature of economic crimes. Legislative gaps and outdated regulations create opportunities for exploitation, while enforcement is hindered by inadequate technological resources and weak oversight mechanisms, making detection and prosecution challenging. Political corruption and systemic influence further erode judicial independence and accountability, compounding the issue. Additionally, societal factors such as public unawareness of the far-reaching consequences of economic crimes and the normalization of corrupt practices weaken societal resilience and hinder collective efforts to combat these offenses.
Conclusion
The study concludes that an effective response to economic crimes requires a multifaceted criminal justice model that integrates traditional punitive measures with restorative justice to ensure accountability and repair societal harm. Strengthening legal frameworks and institutional oversight is critical to prevent exploitation and enhance transparency, while public awareness campaigns are necessary to improve societal understanding of economic crimes and their consequences. Additionally, the integration of advanced technologies for monitoring and investigation is essential to address the technical complexities of these offenses. A holistic approach that combines preventive, corrective, and restorative measures can rebuild public trust and fortify the resilience of legal and societal systems against the pervasive challenges posed by economic crimes.
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