Corruption in The New Criminal Code: Legal Reforms and Implications

Endro Nurwantoko

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This paper explores the treatment of corruption offenses under Indonesia’s newly enacted Criminal Code, focusing on the implications of incorporating these offenses into the general provisions. Traditionally, corruption has been classified as an extraordinary crime, governed by the Corruption Eradication Law (UU Tipikor) and enforced by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). However, under the new code, corruption is addressed within the broader criminal framework, raising concerns about the impact on the effectiveness of anti-corruption mechanisms. A key issue is the shift in responsibility for determining “harm to state finances,” now relying solely on findings from the Financial Audit Agency (BPK). This creates a potential delay in investigations, as the KPK may need to wait for BPK’s audit results before proceeding. Such centralization may limit the KPK’s autonomy and slow down investigations, especially in high-profile cases requiring prompt action.


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Corruption; Criminal Code; Corruption Eradication

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v49.1.7038

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