Assets Recovery of Money Laundering Criminal Acts: A Study of Restoring Assets for Money laundring Criminal Acts Related in the Account of Overseas Bank

Abstract

This research was conducted to investigate the obstacles to asset recovery for the proceeds of money laundering deposited in offshore bank accounts, as mandated in Law Number 8 of 2010. The issues raised in this study are about the relationship between corruption and money laundering. As well as law enforcement in the monetary sector in Indonesia through the criminal approach and Asset Recovery in the Money Laundering case. Based on the research, it was found that the recovery of assets resulting from money laundering that was stored abroad experienced obstacles due to differences in legal concepts (money laundering and assets proceeds from money laundering). The research was conducted through juridical normative methods and data collection. It is concluded that the Asset Recovery approach is more of a deterrent effect for the perpetrators of corruption than punishment. To facilitate the withdrawal of money laundering funds abroad, a bilateral cooperation agreement between the Indonesian and recipient countries of money laundering assets is necessary.