California targets cybercrime, identity theft

 

Published: December 13, 2011

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced Tuesday the creation of a relatively new criminal unit to investigate and prosecute identity theft, child exploitation, piracy and other crimes involving technology.

Harris said the state's eCrime Unit will use innovative law enforcement strategies against tech savvy criminals who target consumers and businesses. The unit began operating...


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