Análise da "sextorsão" financeira no ambiente virtual

Abstract

The article analyzed the phenomenon of “sextortion,” focusing on its strictly patrimonial dimension, with the aim of clarifying its criminal-law configuration and its implications for victims and institutions. It employed basic research, a deductive method, and an exploratory approach grounded in a literature review and case studies. The study found that the conduct lacked autonomous typification and exhibited plural normative adequacy, so its subsumption into incriminating provisions depended on the perpetrator’s purpose. It classified the conduct as an improper cybercrime and identified its transnational reach, the use of cryptocurrencies to hinder tracing, and the participation of specialized criminal associations. It concluded by underscoring the need to strengthen investigative capacities, expand victim support, and refine the legal framework to enhance certainty in interpreting the complex legal matrix surrounding the phenomenon.