KPK Supports DPR to Accelerate Passage of Cash Transaction Limitation Bill

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is supporting the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) to accelerate the deliberation and ratification of the Bill on the Limitation of Cash Transactions. KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo explained that the anti-corruption body supports this because the use of cash during general elections is considered substantial and vulnerable to money politics practices, especially during the campaign period. “The use of cash, which is difficult to trace, opens the door for proceeds of crime to enter the political process, whether for buying political support, voter mobilisation, or other campaign activities,” Budi told journalists in Jakarta on Saturday. “The KPK views that eradicating corruption cannot only be done through prosecution after a violation occurs. Prevention must start from the beginning, namely by improving the campaign system, political financing, and election administration,” he said. Therefore, he stated that improving the campaign system by limiting the use of cash is expected to prevent corruption, especially that committed by regional heads. In 2025, the KPK arrested and named East Kolaka Regent Abdul Azis, Riau Governor Abdul Wahid, Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko, Central Lampung Regent Ardito Wijaya, and Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara Kunang as suspects in various alleged corruption cases. Throughout 2026, the regional heads arrested and named as suspects include Madiun Mayor Maidi, Pati Regent Sudewo, Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq, Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari, Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman, Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo, Muara Enim Regent Edison, Kuantan Singingi Regent Suhardiman Amby, Langkat Regent Syah Afandin, and Sukoharjo Regent Etik Suryani.