Foreign Bribery Added to the Agenda for the Revision of the Anti-Corruption Law

The government is considering revising the Law on Corruption Crimes (“Anti-Corruption Law”) to include provisions regarding criminal acts of bribery involving foreign parties (foreign bribery). Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas said the proposed changes are still under internal discussion within the government.

“It is still under discussion and deliberation within the government,” Supratman told Hukumonline.

Supratman explained that the regulation on foreign bribery is part of Indonesia’s efforts to meet the requirements for joining the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The government aims to secure Indonesia’s membership in the organization by 2028.

Previously, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto noted that the drafting of foreign bribery provisions would involve the Corruption Eradication Commission (“KPK”). KPK leadership has even provided a number of recommendations regarding the revision of the Anti-Corruption Law.

“Foreign bribery is a priority because it is usually a key requirement. That is what we are currently preparing,” said Airlangga.