JAKARTA, Legal Literacy — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) states that it will no longer present corruption suspects in press conferences. This policy is implemented as an adjustment to Law Number 20 of 2025 concerning the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) which will take effect in early 2026.

Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, explained that the format of this press conference is different because his institution has adopted the provisions of the new KUHAP. According to him, the change stems from the emphasis on protecting human rights, including for suspects.

He emphasized that the principle of presumption of innocence is the main foundation in the application of the new KUHAP, so the KPK is adjusting its public communication practices to be in line with this principle.

This statement was made by Asep when announcing the results of the hand-catching operation (OTT) in the tax sector, related to alleged bribery in the tax examination process at KPP Madya North Jakarta in the 2021–2026 period.

For information, the Criminal Procedure Code was ratified by President Prabowo Subianto on December 17, 2025 and promulgated by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. Based on Article 369, these provisions officially take effect from January 2, 2026.