The expert called drop accounts the main tool of criminals

The use of so—called "drops" — bank cards and accounts through which illegal money flows - is a key element of most modern criminal schemes. Igor Bederov, director of the Internet Search company, told Izvestia about this on June 17.

"Drops are an important component of the commission of any crimes, since any money that criminal organizations and individuals who engage in such acts work through them in one way or another," Bederov explained.

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According to him, the tightening of responsibility immediately increases the cost of any scheme of actions of intruders, which significantly affects the criminal market and increases the efficiency of law enforcement agencies.

Of particular concern, as Bederov noted, is the involvement of minors in illegal activities. Teenagers often transfer access to their bank accounts or open new accounts for subsequent transfer to third parties.

"The possibility of criminal prosecution from the age of 14 is currently being considered for a limited list of articles, but the most important thing is preventive work," the specialist emphasized.

As for legislative regulation, the expert noted the lack of clear formulations in the current legal framework. According to him, articles on illegal banking and entrepreneurship can be used, but a deeper conceptual framework is required.

Earlier, on June 17, at a plenary session in the second and third readings, the State Duma adopted a law on the introduction of criminal liability for droppers with a prison term of up to six years. It is specified that now, in case of transfer of a personal bank card for remuneration, a fine of 100 thousand to 300 thousand rubles or in the amount of income from three months to a year is provided.