Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (Corruption Eradication Commission)
KPK
Summary
The Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) was established under Law No. 30 of 2002 as Indonesia's dedicated anti-corruption body. The KPK has investigative, prosecutorial, and preventive authority over corruption offences. The 2019 amendment (Law 19/2019) introduced a supervisory board (Dewan Pengawas) appointed by the President that must approve wiretapping, search, and asset seizure; this reform was widely criticized as weakening the KPK's independence. Five KPK commissioners are nominated by a selection panel and approved by the DPR for 4-year renewable terms. The KPK reports annually to the President, the DPR, and the Supreme Court.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Law No. 30 of 2002 on the Corruption Eradication Commission, as amended by Law No. 19 of 2019
- Citation
- Law No. 30 Year 2002 (UU No. 30/2002) on the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi; as amended by Law No. 19 Year 2019 (UU No. 19/2019)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All corruption offences under Law No. 31 of 1999 on Corruption Eradication; focuses on large-scale or high-profile corruption cases involving state officials, law enforcement, and judiciary; may take over cases from police or prosecutors.