THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN THE SETTLEMENT OCORRUPTION CRIMES IN INDONESIA”

Abstract

The surge of corruption cases in Indonesia began after the fall of the Soeharto regime. Corrupt behavior was no longer confined to public officials but had also extended to law enforcement institutions. The penetration of corruption into the judiciary has significantly eroded public confidence in both the justice system and the government. Corruption not only inflicts losses on state finances but also undermines the economic and social rights of citizens. Hence, such practices must be addressed and prevented as early as possible.This research seeks to examine the various forms of corrupt behavior committed by law enforcement officers and to analyze the preventive measures undertaken to curb corruption in Indonesia. The study employs a normative juridical approach, supported by both statutory and conceptual analyses.Efforts to prevent corruption can be divided into two main strategies: repressive and preventive. Repressive measures rely on criminal law as a deterrent, imposing strict punishment upon offenders in accordance with legal provisions. Preventive efforts, on the other hand, are carried out through two approaches abolitionist and moral-based both of which aim to identify the root causes of corruption and foster ethical integrity among individuals to prevent recurrence.One of the most prevalent forms of corruption within the judiciary is bribery, which is classified as a criminal act under the Law on the Eradication of Corruption (UUPTK). The occurrence of bribery is often driven by political influence and the misuse of authority.