See the complete explanation of whether people who are unable to pay debts can be criminally charged or only experience a breach of contract according to Indonesian law.

Article on property damage in the New Criminal Code: definition, criminal sanctions, differences between 'damaging' vs. 'destroying', and case examples.

The KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) stated that it will no longer display corruption case suspects in press conferences as a form of adjustment to the new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) which takes effect on January 2, 2026, and emphasizes the principle of presumption of innocence.

The KPK named 5 suspects in the bribery of tax audits at KPP Madya Jakarta Utara after the OTT (hand-catching operation) on January 9, 2026. The suspects were detained from January 11–30, 2026, on suspicion of violating the Law on Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with the Criminal Code.

A shameless state highlights public maladministration as a normalized crime of power, eroding the dignity of law, citizens' rights, & the quality of public services.

The KPK named the Cilacap Regent and Regional Secretary as suspects in THR extortion. The funds were allegedly collected from regional apparatuses. What is the legal impact?

The KPK has scheduled an examination of Yaqut Cholil Qoumas regarding alleged corruption in the 2023-2024 hajj quota. The focus is on the audit of state losses by the BPK (Supreme Audit Agency).

The KPK confiscated cash and documents from the Head of DPMPTSP Madiun related to the CSR extortion and gratification case involving the inactive Mayor Maidi.

The KPK revealed that IDR 2.6 billion related to alleged extortion in the filling of village apparatus positions in Pati was stored in sacks and partially tied with rubber bands. Sudewo and three village heads were detained.