Village Fund Management as an Object of Economic Crime: A Legal Analysis of Law Enforcement of Corruption Criminal Acts (Case Study at The Ketapang District Prosecutor's Office)
Abstract
This study aims to examine and analyze the application of criminal law in handling criminal cases involving the misappropriation of village funds, and to assess the effectiveness of law enforcement against perpetrators of corruption based on the Decision of the Corruption Court at the Pontianak District Court No. 01/Pid.Sus-TPK/2025/PN Ptk. The research focuses on law enforcement practices regarding the abuse of authority by village heads in managing village finances, resulting in financial losses to the state. This study employs an empirical juridical approach that examines law not only as norms enshrined in legislation but also as the actual behavior of law enforcement officials in applying those laws. The results of the study indicate that the application of the law regarding corruption of village funds has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 in conjunction with Article 18 of Law No. 31 of 1999, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001. In its decision, the panel of judges considered the elements of abuse of authority, the defendant's role as village head, and the consequences of the defendant's actions, which resulted in financial losses to the state amounting to Rp. 539,473,237.00. Law enforcement is deemed to have provided legal certainty through imprisonment, fines, and additional penalties, including payment of compensation. However, in terms of effectiveness, law enforcement still places greater emphasis on repressive measures and punishment, while efforts to recover state funds and prevent similar criminal acts at the village level still require strengthened oversight and village financial governance.
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