O esforço hercúleo para aplicação da lei penal no ciberespaço a partir de uma análise dos jogos de apostas on-line

Abstract

The presen study discusses Globalization and the Information Age and its contribution to the proliferation of crimes. Develops the history of the internet, its use in Brazil and worldwide. It draws attention to the use of the Internet to commit crimes in a space without borders. Defines and classifies crimes committed on the world wide web. It points to the alarming data of internet crimes in Brazil. It discusses the contemporany challenge to crimnal law enforcement in cyberspace. It questions the classic principles of territoryy for its inability to settle any conflicts of jurisdiction. Problematizes with online gambling. Explains how it acquires its transactional character. Emphasizes the gap in the Brazilian order and the importance of international cooperation. In the end, it points out in the conclusion plausible solutions to the conflicts of jurisdiction.