Uploaded on Jan 16, 2023
Cybercrime is a crime relating to any illegal behavior committed by or in relation to a computer system or network, including such crime as illegal possession.
cybercrime
What are the elements of
cybercrime?
•Actus Reus (physical element)
•Mens Rea (mental element)
•Modus Operendi (computer,internet)
What is the emerging trend in
cybercrime?
• phishing
• botnet attacks(robot)
• voice over IP communication
• cloud computing
• not only methods but impacts also changed.
What are the major cybercrimes
in Nepal?
• IP theft and privacy
• photo mutilation
• imposter
• email fraud for ransom
• pornography
• cyber bullying
• forgery
• online gambling
• child trafficking
• sexting, sextortion, etc.
What is the punishment for a person who abets
others to commit a computer-related offense?
If any person abuts another to commit an offense relating
to computers under ETA Act or who attempts or is
involved in a conspiracy to commit such an offense shall
be liable to the punishment of a fine not exceeding fifty
thousand Rupees or imprisonment not exceeding six
months or with both, depending on the degree of the
offense.
What is the punishment for an
offense committed outside
Nepal?
If any person commits any act which constitutes an
offense under ETA Act and which involves the computer,
computer system, or computer network system located
in Nepal, even though such an act is committed while
residing outside Nepal, a case may be filed against such
a person and shall be punished accordingly.
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