Building A Deterrent Effect: An Integrated Strategy for Corruption Eradication Through Criminal Law, Criminology, and Victimology

Abstract

Eradicating corruption in Indonesia requires a more effective and integrated strategy to create a deterrent effect for perpetrators. This article discusses criminal law, criminology, and victimology approaches in building a deterrent effect against criminal acts of corruption. The research method used is normative juridical, analyzing legislation, legal doctrine, and related data and literature. This study aims to formulate more effective anti-corruption policies through the application of severe sanctions, strengthened supervision, and recovery of state losses.  The results of the study show that even though a criminal justice system is in place, its implementation still faces obstacles, such as weak oversight, low asset recovery rates, and a permissive culture. Criminological and victimological approaches provide new perspectives on preventing corruption and recovering state losses. Learning from Hong Kong's success in implementing an integrative strategy through the ICAC, Indonesia is expected to adopt more transparent and effective policies in combating corruption.