The new Directorate that will investigate digital crimes with forensic examination protocols to accelerate responses and secure evidence was presented in the Blue Hall. The ceremony was attended by prosecutors and representatives who emphasized the need for inter-institutional cooperation to solve cases. The unit is being incorporated into the General Directorate of Investigations and will have digital forensic protocols.
The task will prioritize online fraud, identity theft, and cases of virtual harassment with an emphasis on victim protection and evidence tracking. Work will be carried out with federal and provincial prosecutors to coordinate procedural measures and share data acquisitions that facilitate indictments and precautionary measures. Agreements are also planned for information exchange with national agencies and private platforms, respecting legal frameworks and privacy rights.
The unit will have UFED equipment and forensic software to extract data from phones and devices and facilitate the reconstruction of digital communications and transactions. Specialized training will include international courses and operational drills so that investigators and forensic experts can expand their capabilities in detecting fraud and cyberbullying. Mobile units and laboratories will enable field analysis and agile forensic examinations that reduce evidentiary timelines and provide technical reports to cases in a timely manner.
Objectives and advantages of the new unit
The use of technology will improve the quality of electronic evidence and increase the effectiveness of investigations against networks operating in multiple jurisdictions. This technical advancement will make it possible to pursue criminal structures that exploit the digital economy and will help locate those responsible through tracking and data cross-referencing. By strengthening investigations, citizens and companies affected by scams and identity theft will be better protected with measures that restore their rights.
Prosecutors highlighted the importance of having police technical support so that prosecutors' offices can instruct cases with greater evidentiary strength. In future operations, coordination will make it possible to order digital raids and request precise forensic examinations to safeguard chains of custody and judicial validity. The new human and material resources promise to reduce the vulnerability of victims to crimes that are increasing in volume and sophistication at a steady pace.
The launch opens the possibility of preventive and awareness campaigns so that users and companies can identify scams and strengthen best practices. Recommendations will also be promoted to protect personal data in work and home environments and prevent information from being exploited by criminals. Taken together, the directorate provides technical and organizational tools to address modern threats without politicizing the response or depending on external agents.
