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Who investigates cybercrime?

Cybercrime investigations are often led by specialist police units or public prosecutor's offices, like the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office cybercrime unit mentioned in the story. These teams have the technical expertise to trace digital footprints, analyse attack methods, and identify perpetrators, working to bring those responsible to justice.

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