Keyword: «legal regulation.»

This article analyzes the legal issues arising from the use of deepfake technology for fraudulent purposes. The authors examine the phenomenon of deepfakes as a new form of sociotechnical engineering, which creates difficulties in classifying and proving crimes. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between Articles 159 and 159.6 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, issues of digital evidence examination, civil protection of intangible assets, and the need to improve legislative regulation. Measures are proposed for developing specialized criminal law provisions, establishing procedural standards, enhancing the technical competence of law enforcement agencies, and implementing mechanisms for operational interaction with digital platforms.