Jakarta. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) supports a proposal that would allow the agency to prosecute foreign officials involved in corruption cases within Indonesia, acknowledging that corruption frequently crosses national boundaries.

This initiative, highlighted by KPK Deputy Chairman Nurul Ghufron, aligns with Indonesia's efforts to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

"What Ghufron pointed out is also our shared hope, as corruption knows no borders—it's truly borderless," said KPK Director of Investigations Asep Guntur on Wednesday.

Asep noted that the KPK has already handled cases with foreign ties, such as the high-profile e-KTP (Electronic Identity Card) corruption scandal.

"For example, the e-KTP case reaches the United States, where foreign officials are implicated. We will continue to seek accountability based on existing legal frameworks," Asep added.

Despite these efforts, the pursuit of foreign officials in corruption cases has faced obstacles, including jurisdictional challenges and lack of evidence.

The e-KTP scandal, one of the largest corruption cases in Indonesia’s history, involved a budget of Rp 5.9 trillion, with approximately half of the funds misappropriated. Several high-ranking politicians and officials were implicated, including former Home Affairs Minister Gamawan Fauzi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Setya Novanto.

The scandal extended beyond Indonesia, with foreign companies involved in supplying technology and equipment for the e-KTP system. Allegations suggested that bribes were paid not only to Indonesian officials but also to foreign entities, further complicating the investigation.

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