Commonwealth Cybercrime Monitor

The Commonwealth Cybercrime Monitor (CCM) contains a brief synopsis and links to selected cybercrime cases collected from different countries across the Commonwealth. This document provides insight for policymakers, academics and practitioners involved in cybercrime policymaking, investigation, prosecution and adjudication. More specifically, it is designed to assist Commonwealth member countries to strengthen their anti-cybercrime and cybersecurity legislative, policy, institutional and multilateral frameworks.

Cases covered in the present edition of the CCM include online harassment, ransomware, child pornography, money laundering and electronic fraud cases. Country cases cover the issue, relevant facts and context, the respective legislation, and corresponding court decision.