Jakarta – The Desk for Corruption Prevention and Eradication has seized evidence worth trillions of rupiah in just three months. However, the enormous amount of confiscated money exceeded the capacity of the prosecutor’s office room.
This was revealed by the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, during a coordination meeting at the Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung RI), South Jakarta, on Thursday (January 2, 2025). The Desk for Corruption Prevention and Eradication was established by Budi Gunawan (BG) in October 2024.
“The desk has successfully recovered state losses amounting to approximately IDR 6.7 trillion,” said Budi.
The trillions of rupiah were initially planned to be displayed at the press conference but had to be canceled due to space limitations.
“We intended to display the evidence money here, but since the room was measured and found to be inadequate, the IDR 6.7 trillion in evidence is currently stored in an extra account at BRI Bank,” Budi explained.
236 Cases Investigated
Attorney General ST Burhanuddin detailed the desk’s achievements under his leadership. He stated that since its formation three months ago, 236 cases are under investigation, 331 cases are in the inquiry stage, 356 cases are in prosecution, and 150 cases are in the appeals process. Finally, 327 cases have reached execution.
“This has generated IDR 199 billion in Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) from October 20 to December,” said the Attorney General.
He also explained that the confiscated cash amounted to IDR 5.7 trillion. However, the vast amount of money couldn’t be displayed due to space constraints.
“If the evidence is stored here, the first issue would be space. The second is security. If the bank returns the money to us to be exhibited here, it would take nearly an entire day to recount it,” he said.
In addition to rupiah cash, the confiscated assets include foreign currencies worth IDR 920 billion and gold bars valued at IDR 84 billion.
“As mentioned by the Coordinating Minister, the total amounts to IDR 6,722,786,438,726 (IDR 6.7 trillion),” he added.
Corruptors’ Assets Abroad
Budi also mentioned that corruptors’ assets are not only located domestically but also overseas. The government is currently working to repatriate these assets.
“The main focus in addressing corruption and returning state funds is asset recovery, particularly overseas, so these funds can return to our country and be fully utilized for national infrastructure development and public welfare,” Budi stated.
The government is currently drafting regulations for a tax amnesty mechanism to facilitate the return of overseas corruption assets.
The Desk for Corruption Prevention and Eradication, according to Budi, is not targeting small amounts for repatriation.
“This is about recovering assets and national foreign exchange for our country,” he concluded.
