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        "id": 1661691,
        "msgid": "police-propose-inclusion-of-asset-forfeiture-for-drug-cases-in-narcotics-bill-1775602289",
        "date": "2026-04-07 18:11:17",
        "title": "Police Propose Inclusion of Asset Forfeiture for Drug Cases in Narcotics Bill",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has proposed incorporating asset forfeiture measures for drug-related crimes into the new Narcotics Bill currently under consideration by the House of Representatives. This initiative, presented by Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, aims to address the significant financial losses to the state from drug trafficking proceeds and the frequent money laundering by syndicates to legitimise illicit gains. The proposal seeks to enhance the adaptability of the legislation to evolving field dynamics, providing stronger legal tools for law enforcement and better protection for victims of drug abuse.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has proposed that asset\nforfeiture targeting wealth derived from drug crimes be included in the\nNarcotics Bill (RUU Narkotika) under deliberation by the House of\nRepresentatives (DPR). The proposal was presented by the Director of\nDrug Crimes (Dirtipid Narkoba) of Polri, Brigadier General Eko Hadi\nSantoso, during a meeting with Commission III of the DPR at the\nparliamentary complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (7\/4). \u201cPolri\nproposes that money and assets seized from drug crime proceeds,\nprocessed through the Money Laundering Crime Law, be regulated in the\nnew Narcotics and Psychotropics Law,\u201d Eko stated. Eko highlighted the\nurgency of asset forfeiture for wealth resulting from drug offences,\nnoting that the circulation of drug proceeds has caused losses to the\nstate finances. He added that forfeiture is necessary because many cases\ninvolve drug lords engaging in money laundering to disguise their assets\nand make them appear legitimate. \u201cThis issue is closely linked to money\nlaundering crimes, as drug lords attempt to conceal the origin of the\nfunds to make them seem lawful,\u201d Eko said. In the future, Eko explained,\nsuch asset forfeiture efforts could target assets both domestically and\nabroad. For assets circulating overseas, forfeiture could be achieved\nthrough cooperation with local law enforcement agencies. \u201cIf the money\ncirculates domestically, law enforcement can move to seize the assets,\u201d\nEko stated. The proposal was offered by Eko as input for drafting the\nnew Narcotics Bill. According to him, the Narcotics Bill must\ncontinually adapt to changing dynamics. \u201cOverall, these inputs and\nsuggestions are efforts to perfect the Narcotics and Psychotropics Bill\nto make it more adaptive to field dynamics, address the firm legal needs\nof drug abuse victims, and provide greater scope for law enforcement to\nact maximally,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/police-propose-inclusion-of-asset-forfeiture-for-drug-cases-in-narcotics-bill-1775602289",
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