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Indonesia finance, asset recovery, and reform

Overview

In early September 2026, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) reaffirmed its December 15 target for ratifying the Asset Forfeiture Bill. Commission III members emphasized that while the legislation is a primary tool to combat corruption, it must include clear mechanisms to prevent law enforcement from abusing power or targeting political opponents. The bill is intended to be broad, covering 13 types of criminal acts including drug trafficking, terrorism, investment fraud, and organized crime, mirroring legal frameworks in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

However, legal experts and organizations like Peradi Profesional have raised concerns regarding the presumption of innocence and the potential for excessive use of reverse proof mechanisms. They argue the law must strictly distinguish between criminal assets and legally acquired property to ensure legal certainty.

Simultaneously, debates regarding the institutional structure of asset management have emerged. Commission III member Soedeson Tandra has advocated for the Asset Recovery Agency (BPA) to function as an independent entity separate from law enforcement institutions. During a hearing with the Attorney General’s Office, Tandra argued that independence is necessary to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest, warning that if a single institution manages valuations, auctions, and storage, it risks becoming ‘judge over itself.’ He suggested the Attorney General’s Office should focus on prosecution while a specialized body handles asset management to bolster public trust.

Entities

Habiburokhman · Indonesia · DPR RI · Komisi III DPR RI · Sufmi Dasco Ahmad

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] Thirteen types of criminal offenses are proposed for inclusion in the Asset Forfeiture Bill. www.suarainvestor.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id · www.jurnas.com · www.matamata.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has committed to passing the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15, 2026. www.rri.co.id · malang-post.com · mediaindonesia.com · www.jurnas.com · www.jpnn.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The proposed offenses include corruption, narcotics, terrorism, human smuggling, weapon smuggling, forestry, environment, taxation, banking, insurance, mining, maritime/fisheries, and human rights/tra www.suarainvestor.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id · www.jurnas.com · www.matamata.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Asset Forfeiture Bill must not be used as a political tool to criminalize opponents or silence critics. www.suarainvestor.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id · www.jurnas.com · www.matamata.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Asset forfeiture provisions in the bill are similar to those used in the UK and the US. www.suarainvestor.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id · www.jurnas.com · www.matamata.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Commission III is seeking a formula to strengthen oversight of the Asset Forfeiture Bill's implementation. www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id · www.jurnas.com · www.matamata.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The bill adheres to the principle of equality before the law, applying to all individuals regardless of their official status. www.jurnas.com · www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com · www.viva.co.id
[● 3 SOURCES] The Asset Seizure Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset) is currently in the drafting and harmonisation stage within Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives.
[● 3 SOURCES] During the parliamentary recess, Commission III continues outreach activities that gather public aspirations in various regions, involving law‑enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
[● 3 SOURCES] Hardjuno Wiwoho urges the public to verify facts and not be misled by hoaxes claiming the DPR rejected the Asset Seizure Bill.
[● 3 SOURCES] The draft must be aligned with existing laws such as the Criminal Code (KUHP), Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), due‑process principles, human‑rights protections, and rights of third parties.
[● 3 SOURCES] Law enforcement officials must not abuse their power when implementing the Asset Forfeiture Bill. news.harianjogja.com · www.matamata.com · www.jpnn.com

Timeline

14 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
DPR RI pushes for independent Asset Recovery Agency
DPR RI member Soedeson Tandra is pushing for the Asset Recovery Agency to become an independent body to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest in managing seized assets.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 15 sources
DPR RI targets December 15 for Asset Forfeiture Bill ratification
Indonesia's DPR RI aims to pass the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15, 2026, targeting corruption, terrorism, and organized crime while facing calls to prevent law enforcement abuse.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
DPR RI targets December 2026 for Asset Forfeiture Bill passage
The Indonesian DPR aims to pass the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 2026, targeting assets from 13 types of crime, including corruption and human trafficking, while working to ensure legal oversight.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
DPR RI commits to passing Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 2026
DPR RI leadership has pledged to pass the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15, 2026, even offering to resign if the target is missed. The bill aims to target economic crimes and money laundering.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
DPR RI targets Asset Forfeiture Bill passage by December 2026
Indonesia's DPR Commission III aims to pass the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 2026 to bolster anti-corruption and asset recovery efforts through intensive public consultation.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Indonesian Attorney General's Office launches simultaneous asset auction
The Indonesian Attorney General's Asset Recovery Agency is holding a five-day simultaneous auction of confiscated goods, with a projected state asset recovery potential of Rp289.4 billion.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Indonesia pushes draft Asset Seizure Law forward with public input
Indonesia's DPR members Nasyirul Falah Amru and Commission III Chair Habiburokhman push the draft Asset Seizure Law forward, proposing a pre‑trial review mechanism and seeking public input across several remote
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Indonesia's draft asset seizure law faces legal and political scrutiny
Indonesia’s lawmakers say existing Supreme Court rules cover asset seizures, while a lawyer warns the new draft law must not become a political weapon and should separate investigation from asset management.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Indonesia's Asset Forfeiture Bill Gains Support Amid Corruption
Indonesia’s vice president backs a new asset forfeiture bill to boost anti‑corruption, while analysts warn corruption remains the nation’s biggest democratic challenge.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Indonesia's Asset Seizure Bill Draft Advances as Experts Warn Against Hoaxes
Indonesia's Asset Seizure Bill remains in draft and harmonisation within DPR Commission III, with outreach continuing during recess. Expert Hardjuno Wiwoho urges public vigilance against hoaxes and stresses the
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Indonesia's Draft Asset Seizure Law Sparks Abuse Concerns
Indonesia's draft asset seizure law faces parliamentary debate and student‑group warnings that vague provisions could enable abuse, prompting calls for stronger due‑process safeguards.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Indonesia Justice Minister Targets Asset Seizure Bill and Victim‑Support Reforms
Indonesia's Justice Minister Supratman Andi Agatas says a draft asset‑seizure law could be enacted this year and announces training to speed up handling of sexual‑violence, migrant‑worker and trafficking cases.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Indonesia’s Draft Asset Forfeiture Law Sparks Legal Debate Over Due Process
Experts and DPR members warn Indonesia’s draft asset forfeiture law lacks legal grounding, urging due process, oversight and a shift toward “asset recovery” terminology.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Indonesia's SAL Funds Placement and UMKM Credit Impact
Indonesia's 2026 budget law lets 100 trillion IDR SAL be placed in Himbara banks without DPR approval, but SAL‑driven credit to UMKM has barely grown, prompting calls for structural reforms and a 1.52 trillion
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indonesia's DPR Advances Asset Seizure Bill While Advocates Submit New Law Draft
Indonesia's DPR keeps the Asset Seizure Bill in the 2026 legislative priority, while advocates submit a new Advocate Law draft for government review.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Indonesia's DPR pushes to finish Asset Seizure Bill in 2026
Indonesia's DPR deputy chair says the Asset Seizure Bill will be finished this year, refutes claims of rejection, and seeks public input as part of its 2026 priority.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Indonesia's Asset Seizure Bill Remains Legislative Priority
Indonesia’s Asset Seizure Bill stays in the 2026 Prolegnas, with DPR officials denying hoax claims of removal and pushing intensive drafting and public consultation to bolster anti‑corruption efforts.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Indonesia strengthens food reserves and cash management to drive growth
Indonesia plans to expand food reserves ahead of El Niño and has shifted Rp 400 trillion of state funds to banks to boost private‑sector credit, with calls to clarify SAL fund withdrawals.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
TASPEN Disburses Over Rp1 Billion in Accident Compensation to Two ASN Families in Riau Islands
Indonesia's TASPEN paid about Rp1.08 billion in accident and death benefits to two ASN families in the Riau Islands, including a short‑term PPPK who received full compensation.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Indonesia Finance Minister Purbaya Rejects Himbara's SAL Tenor Extension
Indonesia’s finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa rejected Himbara’s request to extend the SAL placement tenor, saying the current scheme – Rp200 trn to year‑end, Rp100 trn reviewed quarterly and Rp100 trn flex
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya launches Rp400 trillion liquidity injection and reviews tax cuts for workers
Indonesia's finance minister Purbaya injects up to Rp400 trillion into Himbara to boost credit, reviews tax cuts on JHT/THR, allocates Sukuk funds to Bali projects, and lauds Lippo land donation for housing.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Indonesia's TASPEN Receives Rp153.6 Billion Recovered from KPK
Indonesia's anti‑corruption commission KPK returned Rp153.6 billion seized from former Taspen director Antonius Kosasih to pension fund TASPEN, raising total recovered assets to over Rp1 trillion.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Indonesia's Finance Ministry Starts Phased Return of Rp300 Trillion SAL Funds to Bank Indonesia
Indonesia's Finance Ministry begins phased return of up to Rp300 trillion in surplus state funds from Himbara to Bank Indonesia, coordinating with OJK to safeguard bank liquidity.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indonesia recovers billions from Eddy Tansil asset seizure
Indonesia's Attorney General recovered Rp 51.6 bn in assets from the 1990s Eddy Tansil corruption case, boosting total PNBP to Rp 1.029 trillion, officials say.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Indonesia's ATR/BPN and Attorney General's Asset Recovery Agency sign land asset cooperation pact
Indonesia's ATR/BPN and the Attorney General's Asset Recovery Agency signed a Jakarta agreement on 10 June 2026 to boost data sharing, tracking and recovery of land‑related state assets and combat land‑mafia, s
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Indonesia recovers over Rp1 trillion in assets, hands to finance ministry
Indonesia’s Attorney General handed over Rp 1.029 trillion of recovered assets, including auction proceeds and cash from the Eddy Tansil case, to the Finance Ministry on 15 June 2026.
4 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Indonesia to auction state sukuk raising Rp12 trillion on June 2
Indonesia's finance ministry will auction eight state sukuk series on 2 June 2026, targeting Rp12 trillion to fund the 2026 budget amid declining investor demand.
4 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Indonesia launches new ST016 sukuk for domestic investors
Indonesia issued two new ST016 sukuk series – a 2‑year and a 4‑year retail bond with floating coupons – to expand sharia‑compliant investment options and support the 2026 state budget.

Sources

antaranews.com · bali.jpnn.com · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · bantenpos.id · barbaraganz.blog.ilsole24ore.com · beritajatim.com · bisnis.liputan6.com · bola.viva.co.id · cari.republika.co.id · ceritaanda.viva.co.id · cnbcindonesia.com · dailypost.id · dulohupa.id · ekbis.harianjogja.com · ekbis.sindonews.com · en.antaranews.com · en.news.viva.co.id · gelora.co · gerindra.id · halosemarang.id · hnk-sibenik.hr · indiebanyumas.com · insight.kontan.co.id · jabar.jpnn.com · jawapos.com · jpnn.com · jurnas.com · katadata.co.id · keuangan.kontan.co.id · lateoriadelcomplotto.com · lifestyle.sindonews.com · liputan6.com · m.jpnn.com · m.liputan6.com · malang-post.com · matabangsa.com · matamata.com · matapantura.republika.co.id · mediaindonesia.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · mgperak.com · minews.id · nasional.news.viva.co.id · nasional.sindonews.com · news.liputan6.com · novagradiska.hr · okezone.com · pemilu2024.harianjogja.com

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