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ReviewDie Naturwissenschaften2023

Development, detection and decipherment of obfuscated fingerprints in humans: Implications for forensic casework.

Tej Kaur, Nandini Chitara, Ankita Guleria, Rakesh Meena, Damini Siwan, Deepika Rani, Kawaljit Kaur, Vishal Sharma, Tanuj Kanchan, Kewal Krishan

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Review in Die Naturwissenschaften, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Tej KaurInstitute of Forensic Science and Criminology, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.
Nandini ChitaraDepartment of Anthropology, (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1903-9592
Ankita GuleriaDepartment of Anthropology, (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0809-5844
Rakesh MeenaDepartment of Anthropology, (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.
Damini SiwanInstitute of Forensic Science and Criminology, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.
Deepika RaniDepartment of Anthropology, (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1924-3347
Kawaljit KaurDepartment of Anthropology, (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.
Vishal SharmaInstitute of Forensic Science and Criminology, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5130-1626
Tanuj KanchanDepartment of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0346-1075
Kewal KrishanDepartment of Anthropology, (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India. gargkk@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5321-0958

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fingerprints have been widely used and accepted as an effective method of human identification. This biometric tool aids in criminal investigations for personal identity for over a century. Whilst the Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) has bolstered security efforts, it has also opened doors to potential scams, affecting both civilian and law enforcement operations. Despite extensive research on fingerprint authentication issues, very little attention has been given to addressing the problem of fingerprint alteration or obfuscation. Fraudsters, with the guidance of experts, have developed new techniques to obscure their fingerprints intentionally. Fingerprint obfuscation is the deliberate alteration of fingerprint patterns with the aim of concealing their true identity, raising concerns amongst security and investigative organizations. The objective of the current communication is to highlight the numerous techniques used for obfuscation, forgery and alteration of fingerprints in humans. It further accentuates the need for identification and interpretation of these altered fingerprints and recommends notifying law enforcement agencies of potential threats.

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BiometryDermatoglyphicsForensic SciencesHumansAlterationForensic identificationForgeryHuman fingerprintsObfuscation

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PMID38047969

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