Analysis of the Escalation of Village Fund Corruption Criminal Actions due to Online Gambling

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10.2991/978-2-38476-315-3_60How to use a DOI?

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Corruption Crimes; Online Gambling; Village Funds

Abstract

Corruption is a grave issue that weakens nearly every part of life in Indonesia and globally. The Eradication of Corruption Crimes Act, enacted in 1999 and amended in 2001, known as UU Tipikor, governs several types and classifications of corruption, including the misappropriation of village money. This study focuses on corruption involving village finances used for online gambling. Specifically, it examines the examples of Lefra Oktomi and Muhamad Agil Iqbal, who misappropriated village monies to engage in online slot and roulette gaming activities. The research employed a qualitative methodology, using a descriptive-analytical approach to comprehend the phenomena of corruption and online gambling through social, legal, and cultural perspectives. The data was gathered by conducting case studies, interviewing law enforcement officers and perpetrators, and analyzing the background and norms around the subject. The research findings indicate a substantial rise in internet gambling in Indonesia, resulting in noteworthy financial consequences and severe societal ramifications. The instances of village authorities misappropriating local funds for online gambling highlight deficiencies in oversight and responsibility. According to Robert Klitgaard's theory of corruption, corruption actions are driven by a deficiency in supervision and responsibility. Hence, it is imperative to enhance the capability of law enforcement to confront technical obstacles, offer comprehensive education to village officials on village fund management, and foster collaboration across institutions to bolster endeavors in eradicating corruption. The findings of this study validate the necessity for heightened oversight, responsibility, and stringent enforcement of laws to tackle the corruption linked to online gambling. Enforcing these regulations can mitigate the proliferation of corruption and the detrimental effects of internet gambling on public finances while fostering a more open and responsible system of governance.

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AU  - Puguh Raditya Aditama
AU  - Hartiwiningsih Hartiwiningsih
AU  - Ismunarno Ismunarno
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/24
TI  - Analysis of the Escalation of Village Fund Corruption Criminal Actions due to Online Gambling
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Cultural Policy and Sustainable Development (ICPSD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 442
EP  - 448
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-315-3_60
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