Enforcement of the universality principle in combating cybercrime as a transnational crime

Autores/as

  • Sahat Maruli Tua Situmeang Universitas Komputer Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6893-3958
  • Elvina Rahma Kamilia Universitas Komputer Indonesia
  • Nurul Lutfiyah Universitas Komputer Indonesia
  • Dinda Marshanda Aurora Universitas Komputer Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35295/sz.iisl.2411

Palabras clave:

Lucha contra la delincuencia, ciberdelincuencia, aplicación de la ley, delincuencia transnacional, principio de universalidad

Resumen

La ciberdelincuencia, como amenaza transnacional sin fronteras y tecnológicamente avanzada como ejemplifican el ransomware y las intrusiones transfronterizas, pone a prueba la jurisdicción penal, limitada territorialmente. Este artículo investiga si la jurisdicción universal se aplica a la ciberdelincuencia en el marco del derecho internacional vigente y evalúa el papel del Convenio de Budapest en los retos jurisdiccionales. Mediante métodos jurídicos normativos con enfoques doctrinales y comparativos, analiza los instrumentos internacionales, los principios del derecho penal y las opiniones académicas. Los resultados revelan que la ciberdelincuencia carece de estatus de jurisdicción universal en el derecho positivo; el Convenio de Budapest promueve la jurisdicción territorial y extraterritorial a través de la armonización del derecho interno y la cooperación, no de la universalidad. La confusión entre la jurisdicción universal y la extraterritorial genera confusión doctrinal e incertidumbre. El estudio aboga por distinciones más claras entre estas bases para reforzar la seguridad jurídica y facilitar la lucha contra la ciberdelincuencia transnacional.

Descargas

Los datos de descargas todavía no están disponibles.

Estadísticas globales ℹ️

Totales acumulados desde su publicación
92
Visualizaciones
17
Descargas
109
Total

Biografía del autor/a

Sahat Maruli Tua Situmeang, Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Elvina Rahma Kamilia, Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Nurul Lutfiyah, Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Dinda Marshanda Aurora, Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Citas

Abaje, O. D., 2024. Globalization of computer networks: The need for accession to regional cybercrime treaties. Wallaga University Journal of Law [online], 2(1), 56–71. Available at: https://journals.wgu.edu.et/index.php/jol/article/view/1336

Al-Amaireh, M. A.-A. M., 2024. The role of cybersecurity in enhancing the effectiveness of law against cybercrimes. Revista de Gestao Social e Ambiental (RGSA) [online], 18(8), 1–18. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n8-124 DOI: https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n8-124

Ali, J., 2024. Cybercrime and cybersecurity : A critical analysis of legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms. Bharati International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development (BIJMRD), 2(8), 137–154. DOI: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/020800017

Ali, M. I., 2024. Protecting national honor : Advocating for legislation against cyber hate targeting Pakistan’s armed forces. Scientific Bulletin [online], 29(2), 189–194. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2478/bsaft-2024-0020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bsaft-2024-0020

Allahrakha, N., 2024. Transformation of crimes (cybercrimes) in digital age. International Journal of Law and Policy [online], 2(2), 1–19. Available at: https://doi.org/10.59022/ijlp.156 DOI: https://doi.org/10.59022/ijlp.156

Amoo, O. O., et al., 2024. The legal landscape of cybercrime: A review of contemporary issues in the criminal justice system. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews [online], 21(2), 205–217. Available at: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0438 DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0438

Andini, O. P., 2021. Cyber terrorism criminal acts in the perspective of transnational organized crime. Unnes Law Journal: Jurnal Hukum Universitas Negeri Semarang [online], 7(2), 333–346. Available at: https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/ulj/article/download/38698/7560/127883 DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/ulj.v7i2.38698

Arifi, D., and Arifi, B., 2020. Cybercrime: A challenge to law enforcement. SEEU Review [online], 15(2), 42–55. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2478/seeur-2020-0016 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/seeur-2020-0016

Aryudhanty, D. D., Yen, L. T., and Chan, N. J., 2023. Pros and cons of application of extraterritorial jurisdiction in international law: Various practices in Southeast Asian countries. International Law Discourse in Southeast Asia [online], 2(1), 57–74. Available at: https://doi.org/10.15294/ildisea.v2i1.58389 DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/ildisea.v2i1.32380

Azam, H., et al., 2023. Cybercrime unmasked: Investigating cases and digital evidence. International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinaries: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence [online], 2(1), 1–31. Available at: https://doi.org/10.54938/ijemdcsai.2023.02.1.255 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54938/ijemdcsai.2023.02.1.255

Benthem, T., et al., 2024. Jurisdiction in cyberspace. Geneva Centre for Security Policy.

Bossler, A. M., and Berenblum, T., 2019. Introduction: New directions in cybercrime research. Journal of Crime and Justice [online], 42(5), 495–499. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/0735648X.2019.1692426 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0735648X.2019.1692426

Bracco, J., 2022. The complexities of international cybercrime and security: Updating laws for a new digital age. Journal of International Business and Law [online], 21(2), 211–234. Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/jibl/vol21/iss2/6

Bunga, D., 2019. Legal response to cybercrime in global and national dimensions. Padjadjaran Journal of Law [online], 6(1), 69–89. Available at: https://doi.org/10.22304/pjih.v6n1.a4 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22304/pjih.v6n1.a4

Connell, S. O., 2023. To ban ransomeware payments, or not to ban ransomware payments : The problems drafting legislation in reponse to ransomware. Journal of International Business and Law [online], 22(1), 151–176. Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/jibl/vol22/iss1/6

Faquir, D., et al., 2021. Cybersecurity in smart grids, challenges and solutions. AIMS Electronics and Electrical Engineering [online], 5(1), 24–37. Available at: https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/electreng.2021002

Gupta, P., and Mata-Toledo, M., 2016. Cybercrime: In disguise crimes. Journal of Information Systems & Operations Management, 1–10.

Horovic, S., Boban, M., and Stipanovic, I., 2021. Cybersecurity and criminal justice in digital society. Economic and Social Development 66th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (ESD) Book of Proceedings, 52–60.

Iqbal, J., and Beigh, B. M., 2017. Cybercrime in India : Trends and challenges. International Journal of Innovations & Advancement in Computer Science, 6(12), 187–196.

Kausar, S., Leghari, A. R., and Iftikhar, E., 2023. Analysis of the cyber security challenges and solutions. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 7(1), 163–171.

Komalasari, R., and Mustafa, C., 2023. A healthy game-theoretic evaluation of NATO and Indonesia’s policies in the context of international law. Jurnal Pertahanan: Media Informasi Tentang Kajian & Strategi Pertahanan Yang Mengedepankan Identity, Nasionalism & Integrity [online], 9(2), 333–349. Available at: https://doi.org/10.33172/jp.v9i2.16794. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33172/jp.v9i2.16794

Kruti, A., Butt, U., and Sulaiman, R., 2023. A review of SolarWinds attack on Orion platform using persistent threat agents and techniques for gaining unauthorized access [online]. 1–6. Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2308.10294

Kumar, A., 2024. Examining cybersecurity laws : Protecting critical infrastructure against emerging threats and global cybercrimes. Journal of Law and Intellectual Property Rights, 1(1), 21–29.

Kurnia, A. C., n.d. Penerapan Prinsip Yurisdiksi Universal Terhadap Penegakan Hukum Dalam Tindak Pidana Siber (Cybercrime) Di Indonesia. Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Yustisia [online], 23(1), 1–14. Available at: [FHUI Depok].

Kurniawan, I. A., Mahmud, H., and Dewi, N., 2021. Penyebaran virus ransomware Wannacry berdasarkan undang-undang No. 11 Tahun 2008. Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian [online], 2(2), 427–432. https://www.neliti.com/publications/469704/penyebaran-virus-ransomware-wannacry-berdasarkan-undang-undang-no-11-tahun-2008

Laksana, T. G., and Mulyani, S., 2024. Faktor-Faktor Mendasar Kejahatan Siber Terhadap Kemanusiaan. Jurnal Hukum Prioris, 11(2), 136–160.

Magableh, H. Y., and Al-Shawabkeh, B. K. A., 2024. The problem of jurisdictional conflict and the applicable law on cybercrime. Pakistan Journal of Criminology [online], 16(3), 1287–1298. Available at: https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.3.1287.1298 DOI: https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.3.1287.1298

Malik, S., et al., 2022. Critical feature selection for machine learning approaches to detect ransomware. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems [online], 11(1), 1167–1176. Available at: https://doi.org/10.12785/ijcds/110195 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12785/ijcds/110195

Martínez, J., and Durán, J. M., 2021. Software supply chain attacks, a threat to global cybersecurity: SolarWinds’ case study. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering [online], 11(5), 537–545. Available at: https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsse.110505 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsse.110505

Milon, M. N. U., et al., 2024. An in-depth PRISMA based review of cybercrime in a developing economy: Examining sector-wide impacts, legal frameworks, and emerging trends in the digital era. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology [online], 8(4), 2072–2093. Available at: https://doi.org/10.55214/25768484.v8i4.1583 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55214/25768484.v8i4.1583

Mustam, A. M. A., 2023. Memerangi Kejahatan Siber Di Indonesia: Analisis Regulasi Hukum Pidana Yang Berlaku Dan Tantangannya. Uniba [online], 35(1), 10–14. https://www.journal.uniba.ac.id/index.php/GM/article/view/1145

Natsag, B., et al., 2025. Implications of cyber warfare on global power dynamics : Pakistan’ s cyber security needs in evolving international arena. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences [online], 23(1), 8536–8548. Available at: https://doi.org/10.57239/pjlss-2025-23.1.00664 DOI: https://doi.org/10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00664

Orlovskyi, R., et al., 2023. Countering cybercrime under martial law. Journal of Cyber Security and Mobility [online], 12(6), 893–910. Available at: https://doi.org/10.13052/jcsm2245-1439.1264 DOI: https://doi.org/10.13052/jcsm2245-1439.1264

Parulian, S., Pratiwi, D. A., and Cahya Yustina, M., 2021. Ancaman dan Solusi Serangan Siber di Indonesia. Telecommunications, Networks, Electronics, and Computer Technologies (TELNECT) [online], 1(2), 85–92. Available at: https://doi.org/10.17509/telnect.v1i2.40866.

Pratiwi, D. K., 2019. Implementasi Prinsip Yurisdiksi Universal Mengenai Pemberantasan Kejahatan Perompakan Laut di Indonesia. Supremasi Jurnal Hukum [online], 2(1), 119–130. Available at: https://doi.org/10.36441/supremasi.v2i1.111 DOI: https://doi.org/10.36441/supremasi.v2i1.111

Putri, D. K., 2022. Urgensi Asas Subsider Pada Pengaturan Asas Universal Dalam Rancangan Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana. Jurnal Masalah-Masalah Hukum [online], 51(2), 162–170. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21456/vol%viss%ipp605-616. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/mmh.51.2.2022.162-170

Qudus, L., 2025. Cybersecurity governance : Strengthening policy frameworks to address global cybercrime and data privacy challenges. International Journal of Science and Research Archive [online], 14(01), 1146–1163. Available at: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.1.0225 DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.1.0225

Ramayanti, H., and Lubis, A. F., 2023. Peran Hukum dalam Mengatasi Serangan Cyber yang Mengancam Keamanan Nasional. Jurnal Hukum Dan HAM Wara Sains [online], 2(09), 904–912. Available at: https://doi.org/10.58812/jhhws.v2i09.672 DOI: https://doi.org/10.58812/jhhws.v2i09.672

Schmitt, M. N., and Vihul, L., 2017. Respect for sovereignty in cyberspace. Texas Law Review [online], 95, 1639–1670. https://texaslawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Schmitt.Vihul_.pdf

Shevchenko, P. V., et al., 2021. The nature of losses from cyber-related events: Risk categories and business sectors. Journal of Cybersecurity [online], 9(1), 1–24. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyac016 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/cybsec/tyac016

Siregar, G., and Sinaga, S., 2021. The law globalization in cybercrime prevention. International Journal of Law Recontruction [online], 5(2), 1–14. Available at: https://doi.org/10.26532/ijlr.v5i2.17514 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26532/ijlr.v5i2.17514

Sviatun, O. V., et al., 2021. Combating cybercrime: Economic and legal aspects. WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics [online], 18, 751–762. Available at: https://doi.org/10.37394/23207.2021.18.72. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37394/23207.2021.18.72

Światkowska, J., 2020. Tackling cybercrime to unleash developing countries’ digital potential. Background paper 33 [online]. January. Pathways For Prosperity Commission. https://pathwayscommission.bsg.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2020-01/tackling_cybercrime_to_unleash_developing_countries_digital_potential.pdf

Syaakirah, C. R., Syifa, L., and Muda, I., 2025. Digital Forensic investigation in cybercrime cases : Case studies and recommendations. Multidisciplinary Journal of Engineering and Technology [online], 2(1), 9–15. Available at: https://doi.org/10.61784/mjet3018 DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/mjet3018

Umanailo, M. C. B., et al., 2019. Cybercrime case as impact development of communication technology that troubling society. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research [online], 8(9), 1224–1228. https://www.ijstr.org/final-print/sep2019/Cybercrime-Case-As-Impact-Development-Of-Communication-Technology-That-Troubling-Society.pdf

Viganò, E., Loi, M., and Yaghmaei, E., 2020. Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure. The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology [online], 21, 157–177. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29053-5_8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29053-5_8

Wang, G., 2021. Are there international rules governing cyberspace? Journal of International and Comparative Law [online], 8(2), 357–384. https://www.jicl.org.uk/storage/journals/November2021/j2mAGhUYxXihobo2dVBr.pdf

Wang, X., 2024. Global (re-)framing of cybercrime: An emerging common interest in flux of competing normative powers? Leiden Journal of International Law [online], 38(2), 1–27. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0922156524000402 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0922156524000402

Wicki-Birchler, D., 2020. The Budapest Convention and the General Data Protection Regulation: Acting in concert to curb cybercrime? International Cybersecurity Law Review [online], 1, 63–72. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1365/s43439-020-00012-5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1365/s43439-020-00012-5

Wong, H. M., 2024. Research on international cooperation in cracking down cross-border cyber-telecoms fraud. Transactions on Social Science, Education and Humanities Research [online], 12, 8–14. Available at: https://doi.org/10.62051/dfk43n30 DOI: https://doi.org/10.62051/dfk43n30

Zhou, Y., et al., 2024. Metacrime and cybercrime: Exploring the convergence and divergence in digital criminality. Asian Journal of Criminology [online], 19, 419–439. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11417-024-09436-y. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11417-024-09436-y

Zhu, L., and Chen, W., 2023. Chinese Approach to international law with regard to cyberspace governance and cyber operation: From the perspective of the five principles of peaceful co-existence. Baltic Yearbook of International Law Online [online], 187–208. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1163/22115897_02001_010 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/22115897_02001_010

Publicado

2026-04-20

Cómo citar

Situmeang, S. M. T. (2026) «Enforcement of the universality principle in combating cybercrime as a transnational crime», Sortuz: Oñati Journal of Emergent Socio-Legal Studies, 16(1), pp. 70–88. doi: 10.35295/sz.iisl.2411.