Abstract
The utility of Behavioural Evidence Analysis (BEA)
has gained attention in the field of Digital Forensics in recent
years. It has been recognized that, along with technical
examination of digital evidence, it is important to learn as
much as possible about the individuals behind an offence, the
victim(s) and the dynamics of a crime. This can assist the
investigator in producing a more accurate and complete
reconstruction of the crime, in interpreting associated digital
evidence, and with the description of investigative findings.
Despite these potential benefits, the literature shows limited
use of BEA for the investigation of cases of the possession and
dissemination of Sexually Exploitative Imagery of Children
(SEIC). This paper represents a step towards filling this gap. It
reports on the forensic analysis of 15 SEIC cases involving P2P
filesharing networks, obtained from the Dubai Police. Results
confirmed the predicted benefits and indicate that BEA can
assist digital forensic practitioners and prosecutors.
