KPK Study on Political Party Governance Reveals Bribery Practices Targeting Election Organisers
The KPK has revealed the existence of bribery practices directed at election organisers. These bribes were given as part of efforts to manipulate votes. This was discovered by the KPK in its study on political party (parpol) governance, conducted by the Directorate of Monitoring in the Deputy for Prevention and Monitoring in 2025. The study captures three points related to elections and politics: identifying potential corruption in the conduct of elections, governance of integrity-based political parties, and restrictions on cash transactions.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that these three aspects are closely interconnected in opening avenues for corrupt practices that impact the quality of democracy and government governance. “One of the main findings from the perspective of internal party governance is that the KPK highlights the absence of a roadmap for integrated political education between the government and political parties,” Budi told reporters on Saturday (25/4/2026).
Budi said that in compiling this study, the KPK collaborated with four groups of sources: representatives of parliamentary and non-parliamentary political parties, election and regional election organisers, electoral experts or observers, and academics.
The KPK study also identifies the lack of a standardised financial reporting system for political parties, which results in weak transparency and accountability in the use of funds. In one of the study’s findings, the KPK also revealed indications of bribery directed at election organisers. “The KPK also found indications of bribery to election organisers aimed at manipulating electoral outcomes,” Budi explained.
According to Budi, the KPK also highlighted ongoing gaps in the recruitment and selection process for election and regional election organisers, which is not yet optimal. This has the potential to produce non-integritous organisers.
Another focus of the KPK is the dominant use of cash in electoral contests. Budi said this practice is due to the absence of regulations limiting cash transactions. “This condition is seen to increase the opportunities for vote buying or money politics, which has long been a classic problem in electoral democracy,” Budi concluded.