International Journal of Qualitative Research
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): March

Asset Confiscation as a Criminal Policy against Proceeds of Corruption Crimes

I Putu Edi Rusmana (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia)
I Gusti Agung Kiddy Krsna Zulkarnain (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia)
I Gede Druvananda Abhiseka (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia)
Kadek Indra Dewan Tara (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the concept of asset confiscation in corruption offenses and to examine its position within the criminal punishment system under Indonesian criminal law. Corruption is widely recognized as a crime that generates significant harm to state finances, governmental stability, and public trust in state institutions. In the development of modern criminal law, anti-corruption efforts are no longer solely oriented toward punishing offenders but also toward eliminating the economic benefits obtained from criminal activities through asset confiscation mechanisms. This study employs normative legal research using statutory and conceptual approaches. The legal materials consist of primary legal sources in the form of legislation related to corruption eradication and criminal procedure law, as well as secondary legal materials including academic literature, journal articles, and scholarly opinions relevant to asset confiscation and criminal policy. The findings reveal that asset confiscation in corruption cases should not merely be viewed as an additional punishment within the criminal sanction system, but also as a strategic instrument of criminal policy aimed at eliminating illicit economic gains while facilitating the recovery of state financial losses. Strengthening the mechanism of asset confiscation is therefore essential to enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption policies and to ensure that corruption does not generate economic benefits for offenders.

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ijqr

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Humanities Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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International Journal of Qualitative Research is an International Journal, Peer-Reviewed, and Open Access which is devoted to disseminating the results of qualitative research. IJQR does not accept a critical review manuscript. The scope of publication in the International Journal of Qualitative ...