Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): March, 2025

Digital Forensics in Corruption Investigations: Opportunities and Limitations

Muhammad Azzam Al-Fatih (Universitas Indonesia)



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Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

Digital forensics has emerged as a critical tool in investigating corruption cases, enabling the recovery and analysis of electronic evidence. This paper examines the application of digital forensic techniques in Indonesian anti-corruption investigations, assessing their effectiveness and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. Drawing on case law review, interviews with forensic experts and prosecutors, and analysis of institutional capacities, the study identifies key opportunities such as enhanced evidence accuracy and expanded investigative scope. However, limitations persist, including technical skill gaps, legal ambiguities regarding digital evidence admissibility, and resource constraints. The paper argues for improved training, clearer legal frameworks, and investment in forensic infrastructure to optimize the use of digital forensics in corruption cases. This study contributes to broader debates on the role of technology in criminal justice and anti-corruption efforts in emerging democracies.

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anticorruption

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Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies (e-ISSN: 3164-5836) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal in the field of anti-corruption studies, published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA in online format (electronic journal). First published in 2024, the journal is issued quarterly in March, June, ...