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The corruption that occurred at PT Pertamina reflects the weak integrity of public officials and the inadequacy of internal oversight systems. The positive legal approach has proven ineffective in addressing corruption in practice. Therefore, this study departs from the need for an alternative approach based on Islamic political values such as trustworthiness (amanah), justice, and supervision in addressing corruption within state-owned enterprises (SOEs). This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using a literature review method. Data were collected from academic journals, official reports by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK), as well as credible media sources. The data were analyzed by categorizing them according to the principles of trustworthiness, justice, and supervision, and then interpreted through the framework of Islamic political thought to deeply understand the root causes of corruption. Corruption in PT Pertamina involves power protection, budget manipulation, and procurement fraud. Violations of trust, injustice in resource distribution, and weak supervision indicate the absence of Islamic principles in corporate governance. Ethical and spiritual values have not yet been internalized within the bureaucratic system and organizational culture of SOEs. This study concludes that corruption in PT Pertamina is a result of the loss of trust, the breakdown of justice, and weak oversight. An Islamic political approach that emphasizes ethics and spiritual responsibility is highly relevant to be applied. These values can help form a just and transparent governance system and rebuild public trust in SOEs.

Corruption remains a serious issue that hinders development and erodes public trust in the government, particularly in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia. Both nations have long histories of dealing with systemic corruption. This study aims to compare the legal systems and anti-corruption law enforcement in Indonesia and Malaysia to identify challenges and areas for improvement. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, analyzing legal documents, academic journals, and regulations related to anti-corruption agencies in both countries. This study employs legal system theory and institutional theory. The main problem examined is how anti-corruption law enforcement differs between Indonesia and Malaysia and what the main enforcement challenges are. The findings show that while Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was once powerful, recent political interference and regulatory revisions have weakened its impact. Conversely, Malaysia has more comprehensive legal instruments, but its enforcement agencies struggle with independence and political pressure. In conclusion, both countries must strengthen legal supremacy, institutional independence, and public engagement to enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts.

This study aims to describe the forms of bureaucratic pathology occurring in public administration practices in Indonesia through a case study in local government institutions. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings show that bureaucratic pathology in the forms of corruption, nepotism, and inefficiency still dominates public service delivery. Corruption appears in budget misuse, nepotism in the appointment of officials based on family ties, and inefficiency is evident in slow and unresponsive bureaucratic procedures. This study emphasizes the need for comprehensive bureaucratic reform to reduce such pathologies.

Corruption and the rule of law are two things that are not foreign in the order of national, state and social life. Corruption seems to be a vocabulary that is experiencing inflation because it is most often used in almost all news reports. However, in corruption cases, judges are often less observant in paying attention to the facts presented in the trial so that often defendants in corruption cases are not punished commensurate with their actions, some even end in acquittals. The research method used by the author is normative legal research, by reviewing or examining laws and court decisions related to the legal problems faced. The sources of legal materials used are primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials which are then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of this study indicate that The basis for the Supreme Court's consideration in rejecting the public prosecutor's cassation application regarding the acquittal in corruption (Case Study of Supreme Court Decision Number: 2205 K/Pid.Sus/2022) is by considering the legal and non-legal aspects. Regarding the effectiveness of the decision in providing a deterrent effect for perpetrators of corruption in the future, judges in considering a decision should pay close attention to the facts in the trial so that the defendant's actions can be subject to sanctions and in the future can provide a deterrent effect on perpetrators of corruption in the future. The judge's consideration in imposing a sentence after the examination process in court must pay maximum attention to the sense of justice of the actions that have been committed by the defendant so that the verdict can provide a deterrent effect for perpetrators of corruption in the future.

Corruption is an extraordinary crime and has a systemic impact that is detrimental to the state and society at large. To overcome this problem, the Indonesian legal system provides the option of implementing the death penalty, which is regulated in Law Number 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption. However, the application of the death penalty has raised significant debate from various perspectives, both legal, philosophical, and sociological, considering that this action is contrary to the principle of respect for human rights. This study will discuss the threat of the death penalty as a form of ultimum remedium, namely as a last resort carried out in certain circumstances, such as when corruption occurs in a crisis or disaster situation. To analyze the effectiveness and urgency of implementing the death penalty in the context of anti-corruption law enforcement, a legal-normative approach is used

Law enforcement in civil cases that have obtained permanent legal force (inkracht van gewijsde) often faces various complex challenges. For example, in land ownership cases that may be suspected of being linked to corruption crimes. Therefore, law enforcement officials must ensure that there is strong and sufficient evidence to process criminal elements without undermining the legal certainty of civil cases that have been decided. Good coordination between civil and criminal judicial institutions is also essential to ensure that justice can be comprehensively upheld. This research is qualitative in nature regarding concepts, relevant laws, and legal facts related to the issues being studied. The data obtained is subsequently analyzed using descriptive analysis, which is an analysis conducted by elaborating the obtained data. The research results show that: (1) The procedure executed by law enforcement officials aligns with the legal authority granted to them. However, the process may result in losses for parties legally proven not to have committed unlawful acts, as evidenced by the final and binding legal decision, with the case dependent on further evidentiary proceedings; (2) Obstacles in law enforcement processes stem from three primary factors: the law itself, law enforcement officials, and society, wherein socio-political interventions can provoke public opinion and conflicts between law enforcement and the community.

Conflicts of interest in corruption cases often involve abuse of power for personal gain. This article discusses the corruption case committed by Harvey Moeis with an emphasis on how conflicts of interest play a role in the occurrence of corruption. The purpose of this study is to analyze the link between conflicts of interest and corruption cases involving Harvey Moeis, its impact on law, ethics, and reputation, as well as find solutions to prevent similar cases. The methods used were purposive sampling in the selection of data sources as well as literature study to analyze related perspectives. The results of the analysis reveal that the corruption case involving Harvey Moeis demonstrates how financial conflicts of interest can culminate in abuses of power that harm the state and tarnish the law, ethics, and reputation. Strengthening regulation, transparency, law enforcement, and public participation as well as strengthening anticorruption institutions is therefore needed to prevent corrupt practices.

This study aims to analyze efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption in the context of digitalization in Bandar Lampung. The digitalization era brings significant changes in the way government and society interact, which has the potential to create opportunities for corrupt practices. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data analysis from interviews, documentation studies, and observations. The results of the study indicate that although there have been preventive measures through the application of information technology, there are still loopholes that can be exploited by perpetrators of corruption. The main causal factors include the lack of legal awareness among the community, as well as minimal supervision and transparency in the use of the budget. This study recommends the need for increased training for law enforcement officers, as well as the implementation of a stricter and more transparent supervision system in the use of digital technology. Thus, this study is expected to provide valuable insights for policy makers in formulating more effective strategies to prevent and eradicate corruption, as well as increasing legal awareness among the Bandar Lampung community in this digital era.

This study critically examines the implementation of Article 20 of Law No. 31/1999, as amended by Law No. 20/2001, concerning the eradication of corruption (UU Tipikor), with a focus on corporate accountability in corruption offenses. It aims to address three primary concerns: (1) the practical application of corporate liability mechanisms, (2) the effectiveness of sanctions imposed on corporations, and (3) the legal obstacles that impede the full enforcement of corporate criminal responsibility. Employing a normative legal approach, this research integrates statutory analysis, case law evaluation, and theoretical exploration. The findings highlight considerable challenges in proving corporate liability, as well as the limited scope and effectiveness of current penalties. These difficulties stem from ambiguities in distinguishing between the responsibilities of individuals and the corporation, and the lack of consistent legal interpretation by law enforcement authorities. The study proposes a set of recommendations, including the formulation of clear technical guidelines, the continuous professional development of legal practitioners, the enhancement of sanctions against corporations, and the establishment of a centralized database of judicial decisions involving corporate criminal liability. These measures are essential to ensure more effective corporate accountability and the prevention of systemic corruption in Indonesia.

The corruption case in the BTS 4G project by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), which involved the misuse of funds in the construction of BTS towers in Indonesia's 3T (underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost) regions, has become a major public concern in recent years. The Rp 9.8 trillion project is suspected to have been misappropriated by several officials involved. This study aims to examine the role of social media in increasing public participation in the monitoring and mitigation of the corruption case. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach combined with social media analysis. The findings show that social media plays a significant role in accelerating the dissemination of information related to the BTS 4G corruption case, raising public awareness, and exerting social pressure on law enforcement agencies to take action. Furthermore, social media also facilitates digital activism, which mobilizes public support and strengthens oversight of government policies. This study concludes that social media serves as an effective tool for social control, although it also faces challenges in terms of the spread of hoaxes and disinformation.  

Corruption in the disbursement of educational aid funds poses a serious challenge that undermines the effectiveness of education policies in Indonesia, particularly within programs such as the Indonesia Smart Program (PIP) and the Family Hope Program (PKH). Irregularities in fund management, weak supervision, and the lack of transparency and accountability have led to unequal distribution of aid and a decline in the quality of educational services. This study aims to evaluate the impact of anti-corruption policies on the effectiveness of educational fund distribution through a normative approach using secondary data. The findings indicate that the implementation of anti-corruption policies, supported by the digitalization of financial systems, public participation, and institutional reform at the local level, has a significant effect in reducing the misuse of educational funds. However, the effectiveness of these policies heavily depends on political commitment, the capacity of supervisory institutions, and public legal awareness. Therefore, synergy between law, technology, a culture of integrity, and community participation is essential to building clean and equitable education governance in pursuit of Indonesia Emas 2045.  

The development of corruption nowadays is accompanied by other crimes related to hide assets from corruption and one way of it is by money laundering mechanism. The mechanism of it is contained in the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Law No. 20/2001 jo. Law No. 31/1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption and Law No. 8/2010 concerning Prevention and Eradication of the Crime of Money Laundering. There are also international legal instruments adopted to strengthen efforts to seize assets from criminal acts of corruption, such as UNCAC which was ratified by the Government of Indonesia into Law Number 7/2006 concerning Ratification of the UNCAC on April 18, 2006. Indonesia needs a regulation that has stronger legal force and has a special mechanism regarding the mechanism for the confiscation of assets and assets that are suspected of being obtained as a result of corruption. It can be suggested to the Government and the legislature to encourage the discussion and passing of the asset confiscation bill’s immediately.

Eradicating corruption is a top priority to improve people's welfare and strengthen the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) and in order to achieve national goals. Therefore, the policy of optimizing corruption eradication must be followed up with a comprehensive, integral, and holistic strategy in order to truly achieve the expected results. Prevention and preventive actions will be more useful in overcoming corruption problems than taking high legal sanctions. This shows that corruption prevention must be optimized properly in eradicating corruption in Indonesia. Therefore, providing knowledge to High School Students in Jayapura City, Papua Province about how to prevent Corruption is very important so that they can avoid themselves from Corruption

Eradication of corruption in Indonesia has been made maximum efforts, but the reality shows that the number of corruption cases continues to increase. This situation is caused by the obstacles encountered in efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption. In its development, corruption in Indonesia is no longer a monopoly of bureaucrats but has also involved actors in the private sector. For example, corruption can be committed by corporations, either directly or through the actions of people acting on behalf of or for the interests of the corporation. The method used is the normative juridical method, a legal research method that relies on the study of primary legal materials, such as laws, legal theories, and legal concepts. This method is analytical and examines the legal norms applicable in laws and regulations. Enforcement of criminal law against corporations in corruption cases is an important aspect in efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia. Corporations are responsible for actions taken in their interests. Sanctions imposed on corporations, either in the form of fines or administrative sanctions, are expected to provide a deterrent effect and prevent the recurrence of corruption. Criminal law enforcement against corporations in corruption cases faces various complex and diverse obstacles. These obstacles include the complexity of the corporate organizational structure, difficulty in providing evidence, transfer of responsibility, lack of clear regulations, minimal sanctions imposed.

In the digital era, anti-corruption law enforcement faces new challenges and opportunities. With the development of information technology, corrupt practices are increasingly complex and hidden, committing fraud and embezzlement by utilizing digital space. The use of advanced technologies such as big data analysis, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are some examples of how law enforcement can tackle corruption. In addition, this study investigates various ways in which the government, law enforcement agencies, and civil society can work together to improve transparency and accountability. It is expected to improve anti-corruption efforts by utilizing digital platforms to report and detect suspicious activities. The study found that adapting law enforcement to technological changes is important to uncover and stop corrupt practices in the digital era. In addition, public education is essential to building a stronger anti-corruption culture. To create a transparent government, the role of the media and public participation is very important to increase the accountability of officials for corrupt practices. This study aims to see how public participation and the media monitor corruption and to find methods that can improve such supervision. The methods used include literature research, reports, and policy articles. The results of the study indicate that taking an active part in reporting and monitoring can increase the accountability of public officials.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plays a crucial role in combating corruption in Indonesia. This institution was established to address various corruption cases involving public officials, with the aim of increasing transparency, accountability, and justice in government administration. However, KPK faces numerous challenges in carrying out its duties, such as revisions to laws that limit its authority and obstacles in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. The factors causing corruption in Indonesia are complex, including weak oversight, a permissive culture towards corruption, and lack of transparency in state budget management. KPK not only focuses on taking action against corruption perpetrators but also strives to recover state losses through asset confiscation mechanisms. Despite this, KPK's effectiveness in combating corruption is often hindered by both internal and external challenges. Therefore, it is important to continuously strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencies and encourage legal reforms to enhance this institution. With stronger commitment from all parties, corruption eradication in Indonesia can be more effective, leading to a clean government free from corruption practices.

Corruption in Indonesia is very worrying and has a negative impact on almost all aspects of life. Efforts to eradicate corruption that have been carried out so far have not shown optimal results. Corruption still occurs as if it has become part of our lives. Therefore, efforts to eradicate corruption must be carried out comprehensively, integrally, and holistically. Law enforcers in carrying out law enforcement must be carried out firmly, consistently, and in an integrated manner, which is an important step in order to be able to produce just law enforcement, providing legal certainty. These steps can be taken by imposing the heaviest sanctions for perpetrators of corruption, both criminal sanctions and fines. This is expected to increase public trust, create a deterrent effect, and prevent potential corruptors. This study is entitled Thoroughly Examining the Increasingly Occurring Corruption Culture in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine and explain how to eradicate criminal acts of corruption in Indonesia.

Islam, as a perfect religion, teaches the values of honesty, justice, and transparency in various aspects of life, including economics and business. The prohibition of Tadlis (fraud in transactions), Ihtikar (hoarding goods for unfair profit), and Ghulul (corruption or betrayal of public trust) has been emphasized by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to protect society from harmful economic practices. This study aims to analyze the 2025 Pertamina corruption case from the perspective of Islamic prohibitions against Tadlis, Ihtikar, and Ghulul. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method, relying on secondary data from scholarly journals, news articles, and other relevant literature. The findings reveal that the corruption case reflects Tadlis through the manipulation of fuel quality information, Ihtikar through unfair price control, and Ghulul through the misappropriation of public funds, resulting in state losses amounting to trillions of rupiah and eroding public trust in the government. The study highlights that corruption is not only a violation of state law but also a moral crime that contradicts Islamic principles. The application of Islamic legal values, such as Ta’zir sanctions in the form of fines, asset confiscation, and severe punishments, can serve as preventive and repressive measures against corruption. Thus, this study aims to contribute to strengthening anti-corruption policies based on Islamic ethics while promoting transparency and justice in national economic governance.

In handling corruption crimes, prosecutors can act as investigators and also as public prosecutors, so their role in eradicating corruption crimes by means of a penalty is very dominant, by means of a penalty meaning eradication of criminal acts by using criminal law in handling them. Until now, there are still many corruption cases whose investigations are carried out by prosecutors. However, there are different opinions regarding whether prosecutors have the actual authority as investigators of corruption crimes. This issue has emerged long before the Corruption Eradication Commission was established, especially after the Criminal Procedure Code was enacted, and the debate continues to this day.

Advocates are one of the main pillars in the justice system that have a strategic role as law enforcers, human rights defenders, and guardians of justice. However, amidst high public expectations for the integrity and professionalism of advocates, various serious challenges have emerged, one of which is the practice of corruption that can damage the dignity of this profession. This article aims to examine the position of advocates as enforcers of justice from the perspective of professional ethics and the potential for involvement in corruption. Using a normative legal approach, this article analyzes the legal basis and code of ethics of advocates, as well as real case studies as an empirical illustration.