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Indonesian Parliament Vows to Pass Asset Forfeiture Bill by Year-End

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) committed to finalizing the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15, 2026.
  • The bill aims to create an integrated criminal justice system and includes new concepts for asset forfeiture.
  • The legislation covers assets derived from, used in, or replacing proceeds of criminal activity.

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has pledged to pass the crucial Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15, 2026. This commitment was reiterated during a plenary session, signaling a significant step towards establishing a more robust criminal justice system.

Thank you to the Chairman of Commission III of the DPR who has delivered his report, and we are committed to completing the Asset Forfeiture Bill into law. It was stated earlier, according to the DPR's calendar, it will be no later than December 15, 2026. Can it be approved?

— Sufmi Dasco AhmadVice Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) confirming the commitment to pass the bill.

Habiburokhman, Chairman of the DPR's Third Commission, reported on the bill's progress, emphasizing that its completion is no longer just a target but a certainty. He noted that the bill's development has been complex due to its novel concepts, which have not been previously codified in Indonesian law. This meticulous approach is intended to ensure a comprehensive and effective piece of legislation.

I say that this is no longer a target, but it is certain that the Asset Forfeiture Bill will be ratified in the plenary session in December 2026 at the latest.

— HabiburokhmanChairman of Commission III of the DPR emphasizing the certainty of the bill's passage.

The draft legislation outlines several categories of assets subject to forfeiture, including proceeds from criminal activities, assets used as instruments in crimes, found items, and replacement assets. It also details two primary methods of forfeiture: based on a criminal conviction against the perpetrator (in personam) and based on a criminal conviction related to the asset itself (in rem).

The Asset Forfeiture Bill is truly a very new law, its concepts are also new, so we really need time to draft it, but in any case, what is clear is that this law will be finished in December.

— HabiburokhmanChairman of Commission III of the DPR explaining the complexity and novelty of the bill.

The plenary session also saw the presence of the Alliance of United Pati People (AMPB). Their coordinator, Supriyono, also known as Botok, expressed hope that the people's aspirations would be realized through the bill's passage. The DPR's commitment to finalizing this bill underscores its dedication to enhancing legal frameworks and combating illicit financial activities.

Hopefully, the aspirations of the Indonesian people will be realized.

— Supriyono (Botok)Coordinator of the Alliance of United Pati People (AMPB) expressing hope for the bill's realization.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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