Abstract
In essence, money laundering is disguising a wealth's origin so that its use can occur without knowing its halal or haram source. This study aims to find out law enforcement and judges' considerations in imposing penalties and fines on the perpetrators of money laundering crimes as stipulated in Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering Crimes (TPPU). This research uses normative legal research techniques, so the data obtained is sourced from literature materials. The results of the study show that Law Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering Crime provides a legal basis for the crime of Money Laundering. Law enforcement against perpetrators of fraud and money laundering has been realized in accordance with applicable regulations. One of the cases experienced by Indra Kenz who was sentenced to ten years in prison and a fine of five billion rupiah for having committed fraud and online gambling crimes involving the Binomo trading application. The verdict is not in accordance with the demands of the South Tangerang Public Prosecutor who demanded a prison sentence of twenty years and a fine of ten billion rupiah. However, the panel of judges considered various factors before deciding not to comply with the prosecutor's request and reduce Indra Kenz's sentence. It is recommended that to avoid scams, the public is urged to educate themselves more about the correct investment techniques before engaging in any financial activities.
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