Abstract

llegal cross-border transportation of currency is a criminal act that infringes upon the economic management order, affects national financial security, and poses risks of the occurrence of other crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion. In the context of international integration and the development of digital technology, the methods and modus operandi of this crime have become increasingly diverse and sophisticated, making its detection and handling more challenging. This article analyzes the legal elements of the crime of illegal cross-border transportation of currency under the provisions of the Criminal Code of Vietnam, clarifies common methods and modus operandi identified in practice in Vietnam, and proposes solutions to enhance the effectiveness of preventing, detecting, and handling this type of crime.

Keywords: Border, Crime prevention, cross-border currency transportation, currency, illegal transportation.