The Indonesian Journal of International Clinical Legal Education
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): March

Dark Web Crime: Criminal Law Challenges in the Era of Cybercrime

Ana Tasia Pase (Unknown)
Zico Junius Fernando (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2025

Abstract

increasingly complex cybercrimes, particularly those occurring on the Dark Web. This hidden part of the internet, accessible only through specialized software such as Tor and I2P, has become a hub for various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, financial fraud, data breaches, human exploitation, and cyberattacks. The primary challenge in combating Dark Web crimes lies in the high level of anonymity afforded by encryption, decentralized digital currencies like Bitcoin and Monero, and jurisdictional limitations in law enforcement efforts. This study employs a normative legal research method with a conceptual and comparative approach to analyze global legal frameworks, enforcement strategies, and jurisdictional complexities in prosecuting Dark Web crimes. The findings indicate that existing criminal laws struggle to address the dynamic nature of cybercrime, necessitating continuous legal reform, stronger international cooperation, and advanced forensic technologies. Additionally, balancing cybersecurity enforcement with digital privacy rights remains a contentious issue in global legal discourse. This study recommends the harmonization of cyber laws, stricter regulations on cryptocurrency transactions, and improved international legal collaboration to effectively combat Dark Web crimes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iccle

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The journal also supported and supervised by Law Clinics at Faculty of Law Universitas Negeri Semarang, such as Anti-Corruption Law Clinic, Women and Gender Law Clinic, Human Rights Clinic, Employment Law Clinic, Land Law Clinic, Statutory Law Clinic, Environmental Law Clinic, and some Research ...