The Effectiveness of Criminal Liability Implementation in Law Enforcement Against Village Fund Corruption Cases in Indonesia
Keywords:
Effectiveness, Criminal Liability, Corruption, Village Funds, Law EnforcementAbstract
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing criminal liability for perpetrators of village fund corruption in Indonesia. Village fund corruption is one form of abuse of authority that results in a loss of public trust toward village governments and hinders national development. Village funds, which are intended to improve community welfare, have instead become a means for some village officials to enrich themselves through misuse of authority. Law enforcement for this offense is regulated under Law No. 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law No. 20 of 2001 on the Eradication of Corruption Crimes, which serves as lex specialis to the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP). However, its implementation often faces obstacles, including issues of proof, limited capacity of law enforcement officials, and local political interference.Using a normative juridical approach, this research examines relevant legislation, theories of criminal liability, and law enforcement practices by legal institutions. The findings show that the effectiveness of implementing criminal liability against village fund corruption perpetrators remains suboptimal due to weak internal oversight systems, low legal awareness among village officials, and poor coordination between supervisory and law enforcement institutions. Therefore, improving human resource capacity, encouraging participatory public supervision, and applying consistent legal sanctions are needed to achieve the goals of eradicating village fund corruption.
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