Legal Measures about Fraud Offenses Study the Case of Selling Products Online

Abstract

Currently, technology is advancing rapidly. At the same time, fraudulent groups are developing various schemes to deceive users of online merchandise trading applications. The impact on victims is not limited to financial losses to these fraudsters, it can also result in victims becoming entangled in fraud cases, often finding it too late to resolve the issues, which ultimately affects their lives. Media reports indicate that young users of online merchandise trading applications are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of such fraud.
This article aims to explore theoretical concepts and research related to the offense of fraud under Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Criminal Code, which currently categorizes fraud as a compoundable offense. The researcher seeks to identify ways to amend the Criminal Code to reclassify online merchandise trading fraud as a non-compoundable public offense. The proposed amendments include revising definitions, offenses, and penalties related to fraud, ensuring that online trading fraud is comprehensively addressed. The researcher also proposes suitable measures to address these issues effectively.
The study reveals that the legal issues concerning the offense of fraud, particularly in the context of online merchandise trading, present several legal challenges. Therefore, the researcher recommends amending Chapter 3, Section 12 of the Criminal Code regarding fraud. This amendment should include establishing precise definitions as well as revising the offenses and penalties for those involved in online trading fraud.