The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has affirmed its full\nsupport for accelerating the passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. The\nlegal instrument is considered crucial for delivering maximum deterrence\nwhile closing legal loopholes that have long been exploited by\ncorruption offenders.<\/p>\n
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that without firm regulation,\nassets derived from criminal proceeds often remain in the possession of\nperpetrators, particularly in cases where suspects flee or die.\n\u201cTherefore, this bill must be passed immediately,\u201d Budi said.<\/p>\n
The anti-corruption agency\u2019s support aligns with a pledge by Deputy\nSpeaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. During an\naudience with the Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB), Dasco assured\nthat deliberation of the Asset Forfeiture Bill would be completed before\n15 December 2026. In addition to urging passage of the bill,\ndemonstrators also demanded the application of the death penalty for\ncorruptors.<\/p>\n
The Asset Forfeiture Bill adopts a non-conviction based (NCB)\napproach, a civil lawsuit mechanism against assets suspected of being\nproceeds of crime without having to wait for a criminal verdict against\nthe perpetrator. The offence threshold in the draft is set at crimes\ncarrying a minimum sentence of four years in prison and asset values of\nat least Rp100 million.<\/p>\n
Although the urgency of passage is increasing, House member Rieke\nDiah Pitaloka has cautioned that the regulation must remain grounded in\nthe rule of law. She stressed the importance of due process of law,\njudicial oversight, and human rights protection to prevent potential\nabuse of power.<\/p>\n
Rieke offered three main recommendations in drafting the bill. \u201cThe\nstate must be strong in seizing the proceeds of crime, but the law must\nalso be strong in protecting citizens\u2019 rights. The system must ensure\nthat recovered assets are returned to the rightful parties,\u201d Rieke\nasserted.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/widespread-support-for-passing-the-asset-forfeiture-bill-1787932248", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }