Polri Proposes RUU on Narcotics and Psychotropics to Regulate Asset Forfeiture

Jakarta - Bareskrim Polri proposes that the Narcotics and Psychotropics Bill strictly regulate the mechanism for forfeiting assets from narcotics criminal acts. “Polri highlights the importance of regulations on forfeiting assets from narcotics crimes. The money circulating from these narcotics crimes causes losses to state and public finances both domestically and internationally,” said Dirtipid Narkoba Bareskrim Polri Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso during a hearing with Commission III of the DPR RI on Tuesday (7/4/2026). Eko explained that the circulation of money from narcotics crimes often crosses national borders. Meanwhile, if the illicit money circulates domestically, law enforcement can directly seize assets. “Therefore, a crucial legal instrument is asset forfeiture through money laundering criminal laws. With the forfeiture of assets obtained from narcotics crimes, the state can cut off the funding flow of narcotics networks,” Eko said. According to Eko, the seized assets can later be utilised to support Prevention, Eradication, Abuse, and Illicit Trafficking of Narcotics (P4GN) programmes and task force activities to combat drugs. “Thus, Polri proposes that money and assets seized from narcotics crimes processed through money laundering laws be regulated in the new narcotics and psychotropics law for use in P4GN and P3GN programmes,” Eko stated. Additionally, the new regulations are expected to firmly address legal needs while providing space for law enforcement to act optimally. “All inputs from various agencies, especially from Polri, are hoped to create a balance between rehabilitation approaches and fair law enforcement,” he concluded. The DPR RI previously agreed on revisions to the 2026 Priority Prolegnas list, now containing 64 bills, in a plenary session on 8 December 2025. The drafting of the bill is deemed important to align with applicable laws, particularly after the enactment of the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) and Penal Code (KUHP) in Indonesia.