In certain cryptocurrency criminal cases, law enforcement agencies have used the suspect's IP address at the time of account login to establish the "crime location" and assert jurisdiction. This approach is primarily applicable to cybercrime cases. However, its suitability is questioned when the case fundamentally involves traditional property crimes such as theft or embezzlement. Legal experts argue that the nature of the crime should dictate jurisdiction rather than the technical details of how the crime was committed.
IP Address as Jurisdiction Basis in Crypto Criminal Cases Questioned
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