Sting Operations with Notice

Now, the fight against corruption is beginning to weaken. The KPK Law was revised. A supervisory council was established. Political elites no longer want the KPK to be aggressive in taking action against corruption.

Kompas/Heru Sri Kumoro

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Azis Syamsuddin, arrives at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) building, Jakarta, Monday (22/11/2021).

Sting operations, which are often conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), are being negotiated. There has been a suggestion that there should be a notice in advance.

Another suggestion was that sting operations should not target law enforcers as they are symbols of the state. Banyumas Regent Achmad Husein, as quoted by a number of media outlets, asked that prior to conducting a sting operation, the KPK should first summon the official who is being targeted. “If it is apparent they’re willing to change, then let them go. But if not, only then should they be arrested,” said Husein.