Juridical Analysis of Corruption Crimes in Transportation Infrastructure: A Case Study of Bribery in the Kuala Tanjung Railway Project, North Sumatra
Keywords:
Corruption, Bribery Offenses, Transportation Infrastructure, Kuala Tanjung Railway Project, Criminal Liability, Law Enforcement.Abstract
The development of transportation infrastructure has become a government priority in promoting economic growth and interregional connectivity. During the New Order era, freedom of association experienced setbacks due to government policies that tended to favor business interests[1]. However, the bribery case in the railway project leading to Kuala Tanjung Port, North Sumatra, demonstrates that vulnerabilities to corrupt practices in government procurement of goods and services still persist. This study aims to analyze the legal regulation of bribery offenses in transportation infrastructure projects under the Anti-Corruption Law and to examine the criminal liability of the perpetrators based on positive law in Indonesia. The research method used is normative legal research with statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. The results of the study indicate that bribery offenses have been clearly regulated under Law Number 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law Number 20 of 2001, particularly Articles 5, 11, and 12. Criminal liability may be imposed on both individuals and corporations, with intentionality serving as the basis of proof. This study confirms that Indonesian positive law has provided adequate legal instruments; however, the effectiveness of law enforcement and the integrity of state officials remain major challenges. Therefore, strengthening supervision and ensuring the consistent application of criminal sanctions are necessary to prevent corruption offenses in transportation infrastructure projects.
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