传销的犯罪学观点:在斯里兰卡的背景下应用日常活动理论

N.D.D.N. Weerasinghe
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金字塔计划是一种欺诈性的商业概念,通过招聘而不是实际的产品销售或服务来吸引人们获得巨额利润的承诺。金字塔式传销虽然是非法的,但在包括斯里兰卡在内的世界各地越来越受欢迎。因此,斯里兰卡中央银行(CBSL)于2023年8月24日向公众发布了红色通知,禁止斯里兰卡的9个传销(Pathirana, 2023)。在金字塔公司里,大多数顶层的个人积累了令人难以置信的财富,而底层的人却在榨取公众的钱。本研究使用常规活动理论(RAT),一种犯罪学范式,调查金字塔骗局如何在斯里兰卡茁壮成长,同时使人民受害。这项研究调查了有动机的罪犯、合适的目标以及缺乏有效的监护人是如何促进传销在该国的传播的。本研究采用定性研究设计来探讨日常活动理论在理解传销在斯里兰卡的扩散中的作用。与传销受害者、执法人员进行了面谈。此外,还针对传销招聘者接触过的个人进行了一项调查。访谈的样本量包括来自不同社会经济背景的50名参与者。通过有目的的抽样方法选择参与者。本研究还试图提供预防措施和法规,以减少与此类计划相关的危害。研究建议最大限度地提高法律框架和有效的监管。同时,应提高公众意识并不断进行监测和调整。
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Criminological perspectives on pyramid schemes: Applying routine activity theory in the Sri Lankan context
Pyramid schemes are fraudulent business concepts that entice people with promises of big profits through recruiting rather than actual product sales or services. Pyramid schemes, despite being illegal, have grown in popularity around the world, including in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a red notice to the public on 24 August 2023, banning nine pyramid schemes in Sri Lanka (Pathirana, 2023). In a pyramid firm, the majority of the top-tier individuals have amassed an incredible wealth of riches while draining the money of the public in the lower-level tiers. This study uses Routine Activity Theory (RAT), a criminological paradigm, to investigate how pyramid scams thrive in Sri Lanka while victimizing the people. The study investigates how the confluence of motivated criminals, appropriate targets, and a lack of effective guardians promotes the spread of pyramid schemes in the country. This study uses a qualitative research design to explore the role of Routine Activity Theory in understanding the proliferation of pyramid schemes in Sri Lanka. Interviews with victims of pyramid schemes, law enforcement officials were conducted. Additionally, a survey targeting individuals who had been approached by pyramid scheme recruiters was administered. The sample size for the interviews consisted of 50 participants from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Participants were selected through a purposive sampling method. This study also seeks to offer light on preventative actions and regulations that can reduce the hazards associated with such schemes. The study proposes to maximize the legal framework and efficient regulatory supervision. And, should increase public awareness and ongoing surveillance and adjustment.
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