Umecit – University in Panama

Discussion on Obtaining Evidence and Chain of Custody in Digital Evidence

🔎 Discussion on Obtaining Evidence and Chain of Custody in Digital Evidence

Students of the group AAAB-2024 N CRIM of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences participated in the discussion «Importance of Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody of Digital Evidence in Legal Cases», framed in the subject of Forensic Computing, under the direction of Professor Ozni Murillo.

📍 The event took place in the Conference Room of the Fundadores Headquarters, in person., with the participation of students from the faculties of Law and CriminalisticsThe conference was given by Mr. Eduardo Ruiz, a lawyer specializing in criminal law, who highlighted the relevance of the chain of custody on the reliability and admissibility of digital evidence in court.

🔹 Special guests
The discussion was attended by Dr. Ogami Rivera Cano, Coordinator of the Faculty of Law and Forensic Sciences, and the teachers Mayeli Walachosky and Darinel Murillo, who contributed their knowledge and experience in the area.

💻 Topics covered
✅ Obtaining and handling digital evidence in criminal investigations
✅ Importance of the chain of custody to ensure the validity of evidence
✅ Challenges in cybercrime investigation

The event was held in an atmosphere of camaraderie and learning, where students demonstrated excellent organization and commitment to their academic training.

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