Asia Pacific Fraud Journal
Vol. 11 No. 1: 1st Edition (January-June 2026)

Beyond the Numbers: How Digital Evidence Shapes Anti-Corruption Justice in Indonesia

Wishnu Agung Baroto (Direktorat Jenderal Pajak)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Aug 2026

Abstract

Digital evidence has become increasingly important in corruption investigations; however, its quality and utilization vary significantly across Indonesia’s judicial system. This study examines how digital evidence influences anti-corruption justice by analyzing institutional capacity, forensic quality, and regional disparities. Using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative analysis of 1,248 court decisions from 2010–2023 and qualitative document analysis, this study identifies patterns in digital evidence adoption and forensic procedures. The findings reveal a dual-track system in which corruption cases demonstrate substantially higher forensic compliance than other case categories, while significant disparities exist between Jakarta and regional courts. The study argues that legal frameworks alone are insufficient to ensure consistent digital evidence practices, as institutional capacity and resource distribution play critical roles. This research contributes by proposing a reform framework emphasizing tiered standards, regional forensic capacity development, specialized task forces, and procedural improvements.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

apf

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

ASIA PACIFIC FRAUD JOURNAL (APFJ) firstly published by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Indonesia Chapter in 2016. APFJ registered on CrossRef, then every article published di APFJ has Digital Object Identifier (DOI). APFJ published research and review articles. APFJ also published ...