The Criminal Legal Framework for Combating Electronic Mendicancy

Abstract

This research examines a cyber cross border begging crime exploiting digital platforms and legislative gaps, particularly in Iraqi law, which lacks explicit criminalization and regulation of digital evidence. adopting an analytical-comparative approach with Saudi legislation, the study emphasizes on amending and updating Iraqi laws to address technological complexities, enhancing international cooperation through agreements, establishing specialized courts; Additionally, adopting preventive strategies including exchanging information and awareness campaigns. Finally, this research recommends enacting digital evidence laws, alignment of Iraqi legislation with international treaties such as Budapest convention, and creating government platforms to enabling individual report emotional and financial exploitation. 

Keywords in English: Cyber Crime, Begging, Cross Border, Iraqi Legislation, Digital Evidence.