The impact of information and technology development on trend of sanction for corruption cases: Are monetary sanctions effective?

Abstract

This paper discusses about the imposition of monetary sanctions in law enforcement against corruption in Indonesia. The question of this paper is how to impose monetary sanctions in law enforcement against corruption in Indonesia in optimizing the return of state financial losses. This paper finds that, corruption continues to grow along with the rapid advancement of technology and information, making law enforcement against corruption must be strengthened to eradicate corruption. Political will from the state is needed to thoroughly investigate the high number of corruptions in Indonesia and the rampant corruption that is rooted in various sectors of the country and has occurred for a long time. Using the doctrinal method, this paper emphasizes the current legal conditions, it is hoped that law enforcement officers can put more emphasis on imposing monetary sanctions rather than sanctions for deprivation of liberty such as imprisonment for perpetrators of corruption. Monetary sanctions, included in this category are fines, asset seizure, state indemnity payment, fees and costs, so that they are expected to optimize the recovery of state financial losses.