Saan Ensures Asset Forfeiture Bill Continues to be Discussed

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Saan Mustopa, stated that the discussion of the Asset Forferessure Bill is still underway in Commission III of the DPR, continuously absorbing aspirations from various parties.

“Former leaders of the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) have also been invited; everyone is invited to ensure the discussions are more perfected,” Saan said at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Tuesday.

According to Saan, parties related to law and asset forfeiture will be given space to convey their views as material for refining the bill.

He stated that the DPR remains committed to completing the Asset Forfeiture Bill according to the agreed schedule. The DPR targets the bill to be passed no later than 15 December 2026.

“In accordance with the agreement, following the timeline, it will certainly be passed as agreed,” he added.

The Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Habiburokhman, previously stated that preventing the abuse of authority is one of the key focuses being strengthened in the discussion of the Asset Forfeiture Bill.

According to him, oversight mechanisms for law enforcement officials need to be strengthened so that asset forfeiture powers are not misused for specific interests, including against critical parties or those opposed to the authorities.

He noted that the improvement of officials and law enforcement practices must proceed alongside the drafting of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. He also warned that asset forfeiture powers must not be applied arbitrarily and must remain based on clear evidence.

Saan stated that absorbing aspirations from various groups is a vital part of the discussion process to ensure the Asset Forfeiture Bill can be drafted more comprehensively.

The DPR previously also stated that the public can continue to provide input through public hearing meetings (RDPU) in Commission III as part of public participation in the drafting of the bill.