The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has passed the long-awaited Asset Forfeiture Bill, according to CNBC Indonesia. The legislation sets a deadline for its implementation no later than December 15, 2026.
The bill was approved during a plenary session on Thursday, August 27, 2026. CNBC Indonesia reports that the passage marks the culmination of a legislative process that had drawn significant public attention and political debate.
According to Kompas.com, the government’s position on the bill’s content had been a point of discussion prior to the vote. The outlet reported that questions remained over whether the executive branch would align with the final version approved by lawmakers.
The approval comes after sustained pressure from civil society groups. Kontan.co.id noted that activists from the AMPB (Anti-Corruption People’s Movement) had publicly demanded that the DPR pass the bill before the December 15 deadline. Their demonstrations and lobbying efforts appear to have contributed to the legislative urgency.
House Speaker Puan Maharani attended the plenary session on August 27, according to detikNews, underscoring the significance of the vote. DPR leadership has also called on the public to monitor the implementation of the new law, Kompas.com reported.
The asset forfeiture law is expected to give authorities stronger legal tools to seize assets linked to criminal activity, particularly in corruption cases. While the bill has now passed, the December 2026 deadline means the government has a defined window to prepare the necessary regulations and enforcement infrastructure.
Observers will be watching whether the executive branch issues the required implementing regulations in time to meet the statutory deadline.
