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Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies
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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, September, and December. The journal focuses specifically on corruption, anti-corruption, law enforcement, anti-corruption policy, and governance, particularly in relation to institutional integrity, transparency, accountability, and public trust. Its scope covers corruption prevention and detection, anti-corruption strategies and policies, corruption-related legal frameworks, law enforcement and judicial institutions, institutional reform, public sector integrity, good governance, transparency and accountability mechanisms, public financial management, civil society participation, and digital approaches to corruption prevention. The journal welcomes empirical, doctrinal, comparative, and interdisciplinary studies from law and related fields that contribute to understanding and addressing corruption. The journal applies a double-anonymous peer-review process and provides immediate open access to published articles under the CC BY 4.0 License, with copyright retained by the authors.
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Preventing Village Fund Corruption in Indonesia: Evaluating Community Participation and Social Accountability in Rural Governance Haris Donanto
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/newv8e83

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The Indonesian Village Fund program has significantly expanded the fiscal resources available to rural governments, while simultaneously creating new opportunities for corruption and misuse of public funds. This article examines the effectiveness of community participation and social accountability mechanisms in preventing corruption in village fund management. Using normative juridical and socio-legal analysis, the study evaluates village governance regulations, public participation mechanisms, financial transparency requirements, and local oversight institutions. The article argues that formal financial reporting requirements are insufficient when village communities lack access to understandable budget information or meaningful opportunities to monitor implementation. The study proposes a community-centered anti-corruption framework incorporating participatory budgeting, publicly accessible financial information, community monitoring, whistleblowing mechanisms, and protection for citizens who report suspected irregularities. Particular attention is given to the role of village consultative institutions and civil society organizations in monitoring expenditure. The article concludes that strengthening social accountability can complement formal auditing and law enforcement by preventing corruption before it becomes embedded in village financial administration. Effective village-level anti-corruption policy should therefore combine institutional controls with meaningful community participation.
Political Party Financing and Corruption Risks in Indonesia: Rethinking Transparency and Accountability in Electoral Democracy Ivan Kurniawan
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/2vwvyd51

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Political party financing represents a persistent governance challenge because political organizations require financial resources to operate while remaining vulnerable to illicit contributions, conflicts of interest, and political corruption. This article examines the relationship between party financing and corruption risks in Indonesia. Using normative juridical and institutional analysis, the study evaluates political party finance regulation, disclosure requirements, public subsidies, private contributions, and enforcement mechanisms. The article argues that limited transparency concerning the sources and use of party funds may create opportunities for political actors to exchange policy influence for financial benefits. The study proposes a party-finance accountability framework based on comprehensive disclosure, independent auditing, standardized reporting, strengthened public financing, and effective sanctions for violations. Particular attention is given to the role of public funding in reducing parties' dependence on private financial interests while maintaining democratic accountability. The article concludes that political finance reform should be treated as a core component of anti-corruption policy because electoral integrity and corruption prevention are closely interconnected. Strengthening transparency in political financing would improve public trust and reduce structural incentives for illicit political funding.
Corruption Risks in Indonesian Local Government Procurement: Evaluating Digital Procurement as an Anti-Corruption Instrument Beni Aditya Putra
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/1exfrs04

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Public procurement represents a significant area of corruption risk because government contracts involve substantial financial resources and interactions between public officials and private businesses. Indonesia has expanded electronic procurement systems to improve transparency, standardization, and competition. This article examines whether digital procurement mechanisms effectively reduce corruption risks in Indonesian local governments. Using normative juridical and policy analysis, the study evaluates electronic procurement regulations, transparency requirements, procurement processes, conflict-of-interest controls, and monitoring mechanisms. The article argues that digitalization can reduce opportunities for certain forms of manipulation but cannot eliminate corruption when collusion occurs outside the digital platform or when procurement specifications are designed to favor particular suppliers. The study proposes an integrated anti-corruption framework combining digital transparency with beneficial ownership disclosure, conflict-of-interest declarations, procurement analytics, whistleblower protection, and independent monitoring. Particular attention is given to local governments where institutional capacity and oversight quality may vary significantly. The article concludes that electronic procurement should be understood as an enabling technology rather than a complete anti-corruption solution. Effective corruption prevention requires technological systems to be supported by institutional independence, data analysis, and meaningful enforcement.
Corruption and Natural Resource Governance in Indonesia: Transparency Challenges in Coal Mining Licensing in East Kalimantan Muhammad Ali
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/00ytry59

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East Kalimantan is one of Indonesia's major coal-producing regions, making mining licensing and natural resource governance particularly important areas for anti-corruption policy. The economic value of mining licenses creates incentives for rent-seeking, conflicts of interest, political intervention, and opaque decision-making. This article examines corruption risks in coal mining licensing in East Kalimantan. Using normative juridical and governance analysis, the study evaluates licensing procedures, transparency requirements, political connections, beneficial ownership, and oversight mechanisms. The article argues that formal licensing procedures may remain vulnerable when information concerning ownership, political interests, and environmental obligations is not publicly accessible. The study proposes a transparency-centered framework requiring comprehensive beneficial ownership disclosure, open licensing data, conflict-of-interest declarations, independent environmental assessments, and post-licensing monitoring. Particular attention is given to the relationship between local political actors and private mining interests. The article concludes that anti-corruption strategies in resource-rich regions should move beyond individual criminal enforcement and address structural opportunities for rent-seeking embedded in licensing systems. Strengthening transparency and public participation can improve accountability in East Kalimantan's mining governance.
Corruption in Indonesian Health Procurement: Strengthening Integrity Mechanisms for Public Hospital Pharmaceutical Purchasing Samuel Gabriel Santoso
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/xpveny64

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Public procurement of medicines and medical supplies involves substantial government expenditure and directly affects the quality and accessibility of healthcare. Corruption in pharmaceutical procurement can increase prices, reduce product quality, distort supplier competition, and ultimately harm patients. This article examines corruption risks in pharmaceutical procurement by Indonesian public hospitals. Using normative juridical and policy analysis, the study evaluates procurement regulation, supplier selection, pricing mechanisms, conflicts of interest, and institutional oversight. The article argues that conventional procurement controls may be insufficient when procurement decisions involve complex technical specifications and information asymmetry between hospitals and suppliers. The study proposes an integrity framework incorporating transparent procurement data, standardized specifications, conflict-of-interest declarations, supplier due diligence, price benchmarking, and independent audits. Particular attention is given to the role of hospital procurement committees and relationships between healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical suppliers. The article concludes that anti-corruption policy in healthcare procurement should integrate financial accountability with patient-centered considerations because procurement corruption has consequences extending beyond public finances to the right to accessible and quality healthcare.
Police Corruption and Public Trust in Indonesia: Institutional Accountability and the Reform of Internal Oversight Mechanisms Sarah Nathania Putri; Victoria Ruth Elizabeth; Benjamin Samuel Wijaya
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/ez3nfk28

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Public trust in law enforcement institutions depends heavily on perceptions of integrity, fairness, and accountability. Allegations of bribery, abuse of authority, and misconduct within police institutions can undermine confidence in the justice system. This article examines institutional mechanisms for preventing and addressing police corruption in Indonesia. Using normative juridical and institutional analysis, the study evaluates internal disciplinary systems, external oversight, complaint mechanisms, and anti-corruption institutions. The article argues that internal oversight alone may face structural limitations when investigations involve institutional colleagues or senior officials. The study proposes a multi-layered accountability framework combining independent complaint mechanisms, transparent disciplinary procedures, external oversight, whistleblower protection, asset disclosure, and systematic integrity monitoring. Particular attention is given to the accessibility of complaint mechanisms for ordinary citizens who may lack legal resources. The article concludes that police anti-corruption reform requires not only stronger sanctions but also institutional structures capable of generating credible and independent accountability. Strengthening public participation and external oversight would contribute to restoring public confidence in Indonesian law enforcement institutions.
Judicial Integrity in Indonesia: Addressing Corruption Risks in Court Administration and Judicial Decision-Making Ridwan Arifin; Sergi Fernandez Alejandro; Indah Sri Utari; Ali Masyhar
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/fr30gw44

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Judicial integrity is fundamental to the rule of law because courts exercise authority over individual rights, public administration, and economic disputes. Corruption within judicial institutions can undermine equality before the law and public confidence in legal institutions. This article examines corruption risks within Indonesian court administration and judicial decision-making. Using normative juridical and institutional analysis, the study evaluates judicial ethics, administrative procedures, case allocation, asset disclosure, disciplinary mechanisms, and external oversight. The article argues that judicial anti-corruption policy should address both direct bribery and structural vulnerabilities that create opportunities for improper influence. The study proposes an integrity framework incorporating transparent case management, random case allocation, strengthened asset monitoring, conflict-of-interest disclosure, independent complaint mechanisms, and protection for individuals reporting judicial misconduct. Particular attention is given to the interaction between court users, legal professionals, and judicial officials. The article concludes that judicial integrity requires institutional safeguards capable of reducing discretionary opportunities for corruption while preserving judicial independence. Anti-corruption mechanisms should therefore be carefully designed to enhance accountability without enabling inappropriate interference with legitimate judicial decision-making.
Political Dynasties and Local Corruption in Indonesia: Examining the Relationship between Concentrated Political Power and Public Accountability Hannah Abigail
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): June, 2026
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Political dynasties remain an important feature of local political competition in Indonesia and raise questions concerning the relationship between concentrated political power and corruption risks. This article examines whether prolonged political control by interconnected political families may weaken institutional checks and public accountability. Using normative juridical and socio-political analysis, the study evaluates local government structures, political recruitment, conflicts of interest, procurement, licensing, and oversight institutions. The article does not assume that political dynasties automatically produce corruption but argues that concentration of political influence may create structural conditions conducive to conflicts of interest and weakened oversight. The study proposes an anti-corruption framework focused on transparency of political connections, beneficial ownership disclosure, conflict-of-interest regulation, independent local oversight, and stronger civic monitoring. Particular attention is given to local governments where executive, legislative, business, and party networks overlap. The article concludes that anti-corruption policy should address structural power relationships rather than focusing exclusively on individual corrupt acts. Strengthening institutional independence and transparency can reduce the risks associated with concentrated political power while preserving citizens' constitutional rights to participate in elections.
Money Politics and Corruption Risks in Indonesian Village Elections: Examining Vote-Buying and Local Governance Integrity Nathaniel Putra Wijaya
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/jby6sv18

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Village elections provide an important mechanism for democratic participation at the grassroots level but may also create opportunities for vote-buying and informal political financing. The normalization of monetary exchanges during electoral processes can affect the legitimacy of village leadership and create expectations of reciprocal benefits after candidates assume office. This article examines the relationship between money politics in village elections and subsequent corruption risks in village governance. Using normative juridical and socio-legal analysis, the study evaluates village election regulation, campaign practices, community norms, and financial accountability. The article argues that vote-buying should be understood not merely as an electoral offense but also as a potential structural contributor to corruption because candidates may seek to recover campaign expenditures through control over village resources. The study proposes an integrated prevention framework combining electoral monitoring, transparent campaign financing, civic education, community reporting mechanisms, and stronger post-election financial oversight. The article concludes that combating village-level corruption requires addressing the political incentives that precede misuse of public resources. Strengthening democratic integrity at the village level can therefore serve as an important component of Indonesia's broader anti-corruption strategy.
Emergency Procurement and Corruption Risks in Indonesia: Lessons from Disaster Response Governance in Disaster-Prone Regions I Gede Bagus Mahendra; I Putu Dwi Ananta; Putra Yudhistira
Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/3yva3s21

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Emergency situations require governments to procure goods and services rapidly, often through simplified procedures that prioritize speed over conventional procurement safeguards. While such flexibility is necessary, emergency procurement can also create opportunities for inflated prices, favoritism, conflicts of interest, and weak documentation. This article examines corruption risks in emergency procurement within Indonesia's disaster management system. Using normative juridical and policy analysis, the study evaluates emergency procurement rules, audit mechanisms, transparency requirements, and institutional responsibilities. The article argues that emergency conditions should not be treated as an automatic justification for reduced accountability. Instead, anti-corruption controls should be adapted to emergency circumstances while preserving essential transparency and traceability. The study proposes a disaster procurement integrity framework incorporating pre-approved supplier databases, emergency price benchmarks, digital documentation, post-disaster audits, beneficial ownership checks, and public disclosure of contracts. Particular attention is given to disaster-prone regions where rapid procurement is repeatedly required. The article concludes that Indonesia can improve emergency response while reducing corruption risks by designing procurement systems specifically for crisis conditions rather than temporarily suspending ordinary accountability principles.