THE USE OF DIGITAL FORENSICS IN REVEALING INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION (ITE) CRIMES

Abstract

Currently, the most common crimes in society are the manipulation and fabrication of digital
evidence. The use of digital forensics to spread disinformation or hoaxes can be carried out by
anyone. These crimes can occur due to several main factors related to the development of digital
technology, regulations, the political situation, and understanding of the internet world. Information
and Communication Technologycrimes can also occur due to a combination of technological
developments, lack of digital literacy, economic motives, regulatory weaknesses, and the existence of
security holes in digital systems. Therefore, preventing information and communication technology
crimes requires a cooperative approach, including increasing digital literacy, strengthening
regulations, improving information and communication technology security systems, and
international cooperation in enforcing digital law.
From the results of the author's research, in handling cases of crime in the field of Information and
Electronic Transactions, digital evidence has a legal standing as evidence even though it is not
explicitly mentioned in the Criminal Procedure Code, with further regulations in the ITE Law that
recognizes the validity of digital evidence such as electronic information, electronic documents,
hardware and software. Success in digital forensic analysis requires strict procedures in the
collection, analysis of deleted data, and metadata recovery, with the aim of maintaining the
authenticity of the evidence. To optimize the use of digital forensic tools, such as UFED Cellebrite,
in the Riau Regional Police, it is necessary to improve human resource competency through training
and certification, optimize the use of devices by utilizing advanced features, and collaboration with
other institutions.