Cybercrime and Cyber-Victimization: A Caribbean Perspective

This chapter explains how Caribbean law enforcement authorities must understand the complexity of cybercrime and cyber-victimization and its potential consequences. It describes how digital transformation has exploded in the Caribbean, where internet usage is growing at one of the fastest rates in the world and cyber-technology has enabled new regional and societal changes. Given the seriousness of this crime and its global impact, the Caribbean needs shared awareness if it is to effectively combat it. A list of Caribbean countries and their cybercrime laws is provided. This chapter addresses the fact that recorded crime does not distinguish between online and offline crime and that cybercrimes involve technological, intelligence, and investigative expertise. These rapidly emerging cyber-threats require a determined and dedicated response. Recommendations for combating cybercrime and cyber-victimization are also discussed in this chapter.