Sanctions for Corruption

Sanctions for corruption are regulated in Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001. Sanctions that can be imposed on perpetrators of corruption can be in the form of imprisonment, fines, and revocation of certain rights.

  • Imprisonment: The imprisonment that can be imposed on perpetrators of corruption is a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 20 years.
  • Fine: The fine that can be imposed on perpetrators of corruption is a minimum of IDR 200 million and a maximum of IDR 1 billion.
  • Revocation of certain rights: Certain rights that can be revoked from perpetrators of corruption are the right to be elected in public office, the right to become a state official, and the right to hold certain positions.

Eradication of Corruption

Eradicating corruption is a shared responsibility of the government and society. The government has an important role in enforcing the law against perpetrators of corruption. Society also has an important role in supporting efforts to eradicate corruption, including by increasing legal awareness and an anti-corruption culture.

Efforts to eradicate corruption can be carried out in various ways, including:

  • Law enforcement: Law enforcement against perpetrators of corruption must be carried out firmly and consistently.
  • Prevention: Efforts to prevent criminal acts of corruption can be carried out in various ways, including by increasing transparency and accountability in the administration of government, as well as strengthening the oversight system.
  • Education and socialization: Education and socialization about anti-corruption must be carried out widely to the public, especially to the younger generation.

Eradicating criminal acts of corruption is not an easy task. However, these efforts must continue to be carried out consistently so that the Indonesian nation can be free from corruption.