Indonesia's Asset Forfeiture Bill Gains Support Amid Corruption
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged the rapid discussion of a draft Asset Forfeiture Law, saying it will strengthen Indonesia’s fight against corruption and help recover state losses. The proposal follows the United Nations Convention against Corruption and includes provisions for non‑conviction‑based forfeiture when criminal proceedings cannot be completed, such as when suspects die, flee abroad, or face other legal obstacles.
Legal analyst Pieter C. Zulkifli warned that corruption remains the biggest challenge to Indonesia’s democratic and law‑enforcement progress. He noted that despite numerous regulations, agencies and anti‑corruption strategies, corrupt practices continue across successive governments. Zulkifli cited the National Anti‑Corruption Prevention Strategy (Stranas PK) established by Presidential Regulation No. 54/2018 and questioned why outcomes have not improved.
Entities: Asset Forfeiture Bill · Gibran Rakabuming Raka · Indonesia · Pieter C. Zulkifli · United Nations Convention against Corruption
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia has a National Anti‑Corruption Prevention Strategy (Stranas PK) established by Presidential Regulation No. 54/2018. (article 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The bill allows the state to recover assets when criminal proceedings cannot be completed, such as when suspects die, flee abroad, or face other legal obstacles. (article 1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka supports accelerating discussion of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. (article 1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Asset Forfeiture Bill aligns with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and includes non‑conviction‑based asset forfeiture provisions. (article 1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Corruption persists across successive Indonesian regimes despite various regulations and institutions. (articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Legal analyst Pieter C. Zulkifli says corruption remains the biggest challenge to Indonesia’s democracy and law enforcement. (articles 2 and 3)