Commission III Of The DPR Values The Extradition Agreement As A Step Forward To Fight Corruption

Andi Rio Padjalangi/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives Andi Rio Padjalangi assessed that the extradition agreement between Indonesia and Singapore is concrete evidence and a step forward by Indonesian President Joko Widodo in fighting corruption. "I appreciate the extradition agreement that has been agreed between Indonesia and Singapore. hiding in Singapore. Corruptors will be easily prosecuted, found, and brought to the country because the extradition agreement has been established," said Andi Rio in his statement in Jakarta, Wednesday, January 26. Even drugs are included in the agreement. Therefore, Andi Rio hopes that the central government through its related institutions can immediately take action and immediately communicate and coordinate with the Singapore government to follow up on the extradition agreement.

He said that law enforcement officers can immediately trace the money from the corruptors who are still in Singapore. In addition, he hopes to find "hot money" which is often used for money laundering, terrorism financing, and even narcotics money circulation if it is indeed the case. there are indications that this will happen in Singapore later. The deputy chairman of the House of Representatives' Honorary Court (MKD) believes the extradition agreement will have many benefits for Indonesia in the future. "Legal instruments must be in line with President Jokowi's hopes and desires. Legal instruments must be able to realize President Jokowi's wishes by unifying perceptions and definitions of criminal law provisions between Indonesia and Singapore," he said. Previously, Minister of Law and Human Rights (Menkumham) Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly signed an extra agreement "This agreement is useful for preventing and eradicating criminal acts that are cross-border in nature, such as corruption, narcotics and terrorism," said Yasonna H. Laoly in a written statement received. in Jakarta, Tuesday (25/1). Yasonna said that the extradition treaty between Indonesia and Singapore has a retroactive period (retroactive from the date of promulgation) for the past 18 years.

This is in accordance with the provisions on the maximum expiration as stipulated in Article 78 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP).