Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has released a report detailing corruption cases over the past two decades, highlighting the most frequently implicated professions.
From January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2024, the KPK recorded 1,835 corruption cases across various sectors in Indonesia. The commission has been at the forefront of handling these cases over the last 20 years.
Top Professions Involved in Corruption Cases
According to an official KPK Instagram post on Saturday (February 22, 2025), the following professions were the most frequently involved in corruption scandals:
- Private sector employees: 468 cases
- Government officials (Echelons 1-4): 432 cases
- Members of Parliament (DPR and DPRD): 360 cases
- Other professions: 240 cases
- Mayors/Regents: 171 cases
- Heads of agencies/ministries: 41 cases
- Judges: 31 cases
- Governors: 30 cases
- Lawyers: 19 cases
- Prosecutors: 13 cases
- Corporations: 12 cases
- Commissioners: 8 cases
- Police officers: 6 cases
- Ambassadors: 4 cases
Most Common Types of Corruption
The KPK identified the most prevalent forms of corruption as procurement fraud, budget misappropriation, money laundering, bribery, licensing irregularities, obstruction of justice, and extortion.
According to the KPK’s official website, the agency handled 2,730 corruption cases between 2020 and 2024 which focusing on five key anti-corruption sectors.
“The commission’s case handling aligns with its strategic anti-corruption focus. KPK has investigated cases related to court rulings and law enforcement officials, political corruption in the 2024 regional elections, public service sectors such as health and education, mining and energy procurement bribery, and business-related bribery,” said Alexander Marwata, KPK Deputy Chairman for the 2019-2024 period.
The commission’s efforts over this period included 541 preliminary investigations, 622 full investigations, 510 prosecutions, 533 cases reaching legally binding verdicts, and 524 executions of sentences.
“From 2020 to 2024, the KPK named 691 suspects, conducted 36 sting operations, and pursued 29 money laundering cases. Additionally, six corporations were officially charged with corruption offenses,” Marwata added.
Corruption Reports
Between 2020 and 2024, the KPK received 21,189 public complaints related to corruption. Of these, 9,603 reports were archived, while 16,821 were verified for further action.
KPK noted that The highest number of reports came from Jakarta, West Java, East Java, North Sumatra, and Central Java.
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“The KPK appreciates and thanks the public for reporting suspected corruption. We recognize that being a whistleblower carries significant risks. That’s why the commission remains committed to ensuring the protection of those who come forward,” Marwata concluded.
As Indonesia continues its battle against corruption, the role of public vigilance and institutional accountability remains crucial in fostering a more transparent government.
(Raidi/Agung)
