Number Of Corruption Cases Research Articles

Intention to whistleblow: Perception of reporting skill mediates the predicting role of class consciousness and perceived probability of revenge.

A number of corruption cases would never have been revealed without the role of the whistleblower. Whistleblowers - as people who know about corruption incidents in their environment - are social capital in preventing and eradicating corruption. For this reason, it is urgent to know the configuration of psychological predictors of a person's intention to carry out whistleblowing. Predictive correlational design with a mediation analysis was used in this study. The participants of this study were 374 Indonesians (187 males, 187 females; M age = 25.61 years old; SD age = 6.78 years). The results showed that perception of reporting skill can mediate the predicting relationship between class consciousness, perceived probability of revenge, and intention to blow the whistle. Class consciousness and perceived probability of retaliation might encourage someone to feel competent to blow the whistle - or improve their reporting skill - to carry out whistleblowing.

Penyuluhan Program Pendidikan Anti Korupsi di SMP untuk Membentuk Generasi Muda yang Integritas

Community service activities are carried out by the PKM Team of STIT Ibnu Rusyd Tanah Grogot PAI Study Program by choosing a theme that attracts the attention of many people today, including students. The number of corruption cases that occur in society encourages the PPM team to provide knowledge about the crime of corruption and its legal arrangements to prevent students from being affected by acts that lead to criminal acts of corruption in various forms, therefore the PKM team chose the theme of "Counseling Anti-Corruption Education Programs in Junior High Schools to Form an Integrity Young Generation". This article aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the anti-corruption education program carried out at SMP Muhammadiyah Tanah Grogot. Anti-corruption education aims to form a young generation that has integrity and awareness about the importance of opposing corruption in society. The methods used in this research are participatory observation, interviews with students and teachers, and document analysis related to the anti-corruption education program at SMP Muhammadiyah Tanah Grogot. The results of this study are expected to provide insights and recommendations for relevant parties in developing anti-corruption education programs in schools. The recommendations generated from this journal can serve as guidelines for related parties, including schools, teachers, and policy makers, in implementing the anti-corruption education program. Thus, it is expected that the young generation involved in the program will become agents of change who have high integrity and strong awareness to fight corruption in society.

Pengaruh Kompetensi Dan Objektivitas Terhadap Kualitas Audit Aparatur Pengawas Inspektorat Kabupaten Seluma

The number of corruption cases that occurred, one of which was in the local government, therefore the researchers conducted a study that aims to test whether there is an influence of the competence of the supervisory apparatus of the Seluma Regency Inspectorate on audit quality and whether there is an influence of the objectivity of the Seluma Regency Inspectorate's supervisory apparatus on audit quality. This type of research is quantitative, the data collection method uses a survey method by distributing questionnaires that are arranged in writing, structured and systematic, while the data analysis technique uses a research instrument test, multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination and hypothesis testing. The results of this study found that there was an influence between competence and objectivity on audit quality, which can be seen from the results of the regression analysis which showed Y = -4.660 + 0.545 X_1 + 1.285X_2, the coefficient of determination was 0.581, the results of the t-test for competence were 0.004 and objectivity was 0.000, which means that it indicates that competence and objectivity are less than 0.05, meaning that competence and objectivity have a significant effect on audit quality, and supported by the results of the F test which shows a significance value of 0.000 <0.05, meaning that the independent variables are X_1 (competence) and X_2 ( objectivity) has a significant effect simultaneously on audit quality (Y)

Prevention of Goods and Services Procurement Fraud and Its Implications on Good Government Governance

The fact that the number of corruption cases in Indonesia is increasing from year to year shows a phenomenon that has attracted the attention of a number of parties. Most of these cases involve the government, especially in terms of purchasing goods and services, which has implications for the development of effective governance. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence fraud prevention in purchasing goods and services, as well as their influence on effective government management. The research data is primary data obtained through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS IBM 26 software. The population of this study is employees Civil Servants (PNS) in the Mamberamo Raya Regency Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) which has main tasks and functions in the procurement of goods and services as well as internal audits. The research sample is 70 samples using purposive sampling method. The results of the study show that internal control has no significant effect on the prevention of fraud in the procurement of goods and services, the effectiveness of internal audit has a significant effect on the prevention of fraud in the procurement of goods and services. Meanwhile, internal control and internal audit effectiveness have little effect on good government governance partially, and prevention of fraud in the procurement of goods and services has a significant effect on good government governance. The effect of internal control, internal audit on good government governance has a small effect if partially but if simultaneously it has a large influence while Internal control.

The Young Generation with Integrity as the Encouragement of Anti-Corruption Character Education

Indonesia and corruption are two things that cannot be separated. Indonesia is very synonymous with the problem of corruption and vice versa, corruption is identical with Indonesia. This is undeniable considering the number of corruption cases in Indonesia that seem to be lost and lost. Nevertheless, the fight against corruption as a common enemy has not been carried out by the entire community. In this article, the author uses a normative research method based on primary and secondary data. The results of the analysis obtained are that character building is very important for the future successors of the Indonesian state because in the future they will be the ones who will lead the direction of the fate of the nation's life. With the participation of technology and modernization in various fields will grow a new hegemony.

Dadi Jeksa; Adaptation of Serat Jayengbaya to Dance Film

As a law enforcement officer, a prosecutor plays an important role in investigating a case or prosecuting a suspect. However, in recent years, several prosecutors were found involved in a number of corruption cases in Indonesia. This phenomenon is not a new one. In Serat Jayengbaya written by R.Ng. Ronggowarsito, especially in the song Dadi Jeksa, the behavior and life of prosecutors in the past are depicted as a profession full of intrigue and manipulation. This phenomenon inspired the making of a dance film adapted from Dadi Jeksa song. Using a Research and Development (RnD) approach, this film was designed to use movements based on contemporary dance as a means of its story telling. This film represents the culture and perspective of the Indonesian people in viewing legal issues. After the film was presented at various festivals and exhibitions, positive responses were obtained from various parties. The appreciation received mainly focused on the film’s creative storytelling and visualization in presenting a depiction of law enforcement dynamics in Indonesia.

Criminal Law Policy On Article 27 Section 2 Of Law Number 2 Of 2020 Concerning PolicyState Finance And The Stability Of The Financial System For Managing The Covid-19 Pandemic Associated With The Potential Of Corruption

The assumption of immunity under the pretext of implementing Perppu Number 1 of 2020 arises because clearly Article 27 paragraph (2) of the Perppu states that KSSK Members, KSSK Secretaries, KSSK secretariat members, and officials or employees of the Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, the Financial Services Authority, and The Deposit Insurance Corporation, and other officials, related to the implementation of this Government Regulation in Lieu of Law, cannot be prosecuted either civilly or criminally if carrying out their duties is based on good faith and in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations. The research used is normative legal research, normative legal research is library law research conducted by examining library materials or secondary data. This study uses a research methodology on legal principles. The finding that the author found is that the Criminal Law Policy against Article 27 paragraph 2 of Law Number 2 of 2020 is linked to the potential for committing criminal acts of corruption, there is no doubt, this is proven by the many corruption cases that occurred at the time of the passage of Law Number 2 of 2020, precisely in Article 27 paragraph (2), which triggers the corruption of pandemic funds is a regulation that relatively gives flexibility to financial management officials. Law Number 2 of 2020 is the legal basis for disbursing funds to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, providing extraordinary powers by making this Law an exception (lex specialis) from the regular legal regulations that have been in force so far. The findings that the authors found are the Criminal Law Policy against Article 27 paragraph 2 of Law Number 2 of 2020 which is linked to the potential for committing criminal acts of corruption, this is proven by the number of corruption cases that occurred at the time of the enactment of Law No. 2 of 2020, precisely in Article 27 paragraph (2), which triggers the corruption of pandemic funds is a regulation that relatively gives flexibility to financial management officials. Law Number 2 of 2020 is the legal basis for disbursing funds to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, providing extraordinary powers by making this Law an exception (lex specialis) from the regular legal regulations that have been in force so far. The findings that the authors found are the Criminal Law Policy against Article 27 paragraph 2 of Law Number 2 of 2020 which is linked to the potential for committing criminal acts of corruption, this is proven by the many corruption cases that occurred at the time of the enactment of Law Number 2 of 2020, precisely in Article 27 paragraph (2), which triggers the corruption of pandemic funds is a regulation that relatively gives flexibility to financial management officials

Pengaruh Penerapan E-Procurement Dan Sistem Pengendalian Internal Pemerintah Terhadap Pencegahan Fraud Pengadaan Barang/Jasa Pemerintah (Survei pada Pejabat Pengadaan di Kota Cimahi)

According to the KPK corruption crime data for the years 2004 to 2020, the overall number of corruption cases in Indonesia's goods/services procurement sector were 20.8% of all corruption cases by type of case,. Implementing electronic procurement is one approach to get around this. The inadequate internal control system of the government is another element that creates a potential for fraud. The goal of this study was to ascertain the impact of putting internal controls and electronic procurement into place on preventing fraud in the Cimahi City Government's procurement of goods and services. This research uses a quantitative type research with a causality descriptive approach. The subject data and primary data sources used in this study were gathered through the distribution of questionnaires to 33 Procurement Officials at LPSE Cimahi City. The study's results demonstrated that the electronic procurement and government internal control system both significantly and positively impact fraud prevention.

Pengaruh Penerapan Sistem Informasi E-Government terhadap Transparansi dan Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Keuangan Daerah (Studi Kasus Pada Pemerintah Kota Bandung)

The number of corruption cases in the Bandung City Government that occur makes transparency and accountability very important elements in regional financial management, one way to achieve this is by providing comprehensive and complete information to the public by implementing the E-Government Information System in accordance with Instruksi Presiden No. 7 Tahun 2015 tentang Aksi Pencegahan dan Pemberantasan Korupsi. This study aims to analyze the influence of the application of the E-Government Information System on the transparency and accountability of regional financial management in 6 SKPD in the Bandung City Government so that the results can provide a reference for improvement of SKPDs that do not yet have E-Government and have not informed the public of regional financial management. This type of research uses quantitative methods with data collection techniques carried out through questionnaires. Analysis of the data used is simple linear regression analysis which is processed using SPSS version 25. The results of this study indicate that the application of E-Government Information Systems has a significant effect on Regional Financial Management Accountability by 71.2% and has an insignificant effect as much as 2.2%. on the Transparency of Regional Financial Management, while the remaining 26.6% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.

Reformasi Kelembagaan Unit Pengawas Internal: Mengatasi Desentralisasi Korupsi

Decentralization has led to the shift of corruption to the local level, as evidenced by number of corruption cases at the local governments. The phenomenon indicates the ineffectiveness of the local government's internal audit institutions that should play a role in preventing corruption. This study aims to analyze institutional reforms in the public sector’s internal audit system to effectively prevent the decentralization of corruption. Study of the literature, from previous theories and research, is applied as research methodology. The study found that the reforms, carried out by the internal audit institution to effectively prevent the decentralization of corruption, were carried out through regulatory reform, leadership reform, cultural reform, meritocracy reform and participation reform. This research contributes to the development of theory to strengthen the alignment of public management reforms, in terms of control through the effectiveness of the government's internal audit institutions, and provides input to optimize the duties and functions of the institutions to prevent corruption.

Faktor-faktor penentu korupsi pada pemerintah daerah di Indonesia

This study examines the effects of fiscal decentralization, internal audit capability, bureaucratic reform, and performance accountability on corruption that occur in local governments. Corruption in this research was measured by the number of corruption cases found in local governments based on the court verdict. This quantitative research was conducted using multiple regression analysis methods.The research sample was taken using a purposive sampling method from the population of all districts/cities in Indonesia from 2016 to 2019.Hence theresearch obtained a sample of 225 districts/cities (900 observations). The examination results reveal that fiscal decentralization affects the increase of corruption in local governments, while internal audit capability and bureaucratic reform significantly decrease corruption cases. On the other hand, performance accountability has no significant effect on increasing or decreasing corruption in local governments. Based on these results, the central government might consider providing additional incentives funds for local governments with high internal audit capability and bureaucratic reform. It was intended to encourage local governments to improve their internal audit capabilities and bureaucratic reforms, which are proven to help reduce the level of corruption in local governments.

DISCOURSE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRESSIVE LAW IN RECOVERING STATE LOSSES DUE TO CRIMINAL ACTS OF CORRUPTION

The number of corruption cases in Indonesia that are not appropriately resolved is the cause of the emergence of progressive laws. Public trust in the law began to fade because the applicable law did not determine many problems. The law is not seen as a solution provider, and it becomes a particular problem for law enforcement. This article aims to analyze the concept of recovering state losses due to corruption through the implementation of progressive law. The method used is normative legal research using a qualitative approach. This article concludes that progressive law enforcement to eradicate criminal acts of corruption lies in harmonizing the values contained in society and then realizing those values into reality, where their application is influenced by several factors, including legal substance, legal structure, culture law, professionalism, and leadership. The development of the modus operandi of corruption in hiding assets resulting from corruption encourages the urgency of implementing a progressive law enforcement strategy by implementing 2 (two) strategic steps, namely: a) Taking rule-breaking actions in the form of seizure of the defendant's assets to guarantee payment of state losses; b) The judge gives a contra legem decision in the form of an obligation to pay replacement money without a subsidiary which is preceded by confiscation of the guarantee so that it will close the defendant's room to escape from paying replacement money

Efektivitas Double Track System atau Single Track System Bagi Pelaku Tindak Pidana Korupsi di Indonesia

The efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia are shown by the position of Indonesia as the most corrupt country in Asia, by the International Transparency Institute. The contributing factor is that the corruption eradication policy in Indonesia focuses more on the strategy of prosecution through penal means, so that the number of corruption cases that can be handled is far less than the number of potential criminal acts committed. This type of research is normative legal research which is commonly called normative juridical research using secondary data, namely data obtained from judge decisions, official document, related books, and related laws and regulations. This research uses a conceptual approach, a case approach, and a statute approach. Furthermore, the data is processed using descriptive analytical data analysis method. The result of research is the penal facilities that use the Criminal Procedure Code and Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended and supplemented by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes, have not been able to fully prosecute the perpetrators an increasingly sophisticated modus operandi of corruption. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the effectiveness level of implementing the double track system and single-track system.

Integrasi Pendidikan Anti Korupsi Dalam Kegiatan Osis Di SMS Negeri 2 Kota Tanjungpinang

The number of corruption cases that occur in Indonesia is not sufficiently countered by repressive means. Preventive measures must also be synergized. The most appropriate effort is to instill anti-corruption values ​​in the younger generation, including high school students. The existence of the Student Council at SMA Negeri 2 Kota Tanjungpinang has an important role in grounding and implementing these values ​​in the school environment. This service was carried out by using the methods of lecturing, discussion, and brainstorming. The results show that the activity has succeeded in achieving its stated goals. This was evidenced by the enthusiasm and high response from the participants. In addition, OSIS SMA Negeri 2 Kota Tanjungpinang has been agreed to become an anti-corruption based OSIS. As astep first, the programs initiated in the discussion session were determined as part of the OSIS work program for SMA Negeri 2 Kota Tanjungpinang.

Determinants Fraudulent Financial Statements Using the S.C.O.R.E Model on Infrastructure Sector Companies in Indonesia

The infrastructure sector is the top priority of the Indonesian government's development from 2014 to 2019. Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) data shows that the number of corruption cases in infrastructure projects has increased during 2015-2018. The value of losses in corruption cases in infrastructure projects is estimated at 1.1 trillion rupiah. The results of various studies on the factors affecting fraudulent financial statements show inconsistent results. This research aims to determine the impact of the stimulus, ability, opportunity, rationalization, and self on companies' fraudulent financial statements in the infrastructure industry listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). This study uses quantitative research methods. Sampling techniques use purposeful sampling, that is, hypothesis testing using logistic regression analysis models. The results showed that the stimulus measures had a positive and significant impact on fraudulent financial statements. Competence, opportunity, and rationalization have a positive and insignificant impact on fraudulent financial statements. The impact of self on fraudulent financial statements is negligible. The research supports the agency theory that management can commit fraudulent financial statements and achieve the Company's financial goals.

SUPERIOR AUTHORITY AND FRAUDULENT IN PROCUREMENT OF GOODS/SERVICES: THE ROLE OF CODE OF ETHICS

An increase in the number of corruption cases in the goods and services procurement at government agencies in Indonesia causes the country to suffer significant losses. This condition proves the noncompliance of the goods and services procurement officials with the code of ethics for the implementation of goods and services procurement. Corruption cases in the goods and services procurement tend to involve goods and services procurement officials, both as Budget User Authorities, Commitment Making Officials, and Technical Implementation Activities Officials. In other words, officials (superiors) use their authority to commit fraud in the goods and services procurement. The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate the role of the code of ethics on the influence of superior authorities on fraudulent acts in goods and services procurement of government agencies in Indonesia. This study used the laboratory experiments method with the accounting students of Pattimura University, Ambon as the participants and a two-way ANOVA with a 2x3 factorial experimental design as a data analysis technique. The results of this study show that superior authority plays an important role in influencing the occurrence of fraudulent acts in the goods and services procurement, and a code of ethics can reduce it. There is a difference in the tendency to commit fraud in the goods and services procurement when there is a superior authority and no superior authority. The tendency to commit fraud will be smaller for individuals who are asked to read the code of ethics and signatures it compared to only reading the code of ethics and without a code of ethics.

Akuntansi Forensik Untuk Bedah Kasus Korupsi

This study aims to see corruption case of driving license simulator procurement project from the forensic accounting side. The number of corruption cases in Indonesia has prompted the government to order all central and regional authorities to carry out any measures to combat corruption. The role of forensic accountants is needed in order to dismantle the number of fraud that comes from corruption. Forensic accounting provides an accounting analysis that can be used for debates in court which are the basis for discussion and resolution in court.A forensic accountant is someone who understands forensic accounting. Forensic accountants have specialized expertise in accounting, auditing, finance, quantitative methods, specific areas of law, research, and investigative skills in gathering evidences, analyzing evidence, evaluating evidence, interpreting and communicating the results of the findings. This research explains the corruption case of driving license simulator project procurement of document evidence, physical evidence, testimonial evidence, and personal observation. From the findings of evidence by the forensic accountant, that can help solve the case of corruption driving license simulator procurement project.

CONTRIBUTION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES TO FINANCIAL DISTRESS FACING LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN KENYA.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the contribution of corporate governance practices to financial distress facing local authorities in Kenya.Methodology: A descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. The study population comprised of the 175 Local Authorities in Kenya. A sample of 20 Local Authorities was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to collect data from both the Local Authorities officers and customers of Local Authorities. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Results indicated that Local Authorities had poor governance practices. Specifically, Local Authorities did not ensure transparency through the display of performance results to all stakeholders. In addition, the Local Authorities do not have a good leadership structure which supports corporate governance. It was also observed from the results that the number of corruption cases had not reduced in Local Authorities.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The studies recommended that there should be clearly defined boundaries between political and administrative wings and minimize interference by politicians in the implementation of policies and the recruitment of bureaucrats to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The culture of kickbacks and corruption should be eliminated through a cultural and mind set change.

MODEL CEGAH TANGKAL TINDAK KORUPSI

Transparency International has issued the corruption ranks for 2015 and Indonesia sits in 107positions, much better than the previous year position, which was in 114 positions of 174 investigatedcountries. However, this position is still far below Philippine, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore whosits in the thirties ranks. The efforts to eradicate corruption have been done through legal approach,building awareness and community participation through Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)and other institutions. Regardless, the corruption index is still high. This shows that the efforts thatcurrently implemented tend to be less effective. Hence, other alternatives, such as, strategic humanresource management needs to be looked at to optimize the community participation to prevent anddeter corruption. Further, this effort is expected to curb the number of corruption cases in Indonesia.The purpose of this research is to develop a model to build effective institutions internal environmentand healthy so it can hit as low as possible the occurrence of acts of corruption.This research uses explorative quantitative survey method, meanwhile, descriptive andregression analyses are used in data analysis. The dependent variable is the prevention and deterrenceof corruption (Y), whereas, the independent variables are organizational culture (X1), Competencies(X2), Leadership (X3), and Internal Monitoring (X4). The population of this research is the employeesat the Joglo village office of Kemanggisan sub-district, West Jakarta City. The total number ofpopulation is 25 people, which is also the total sample.The conclusions of this research are, among others: a) The regression model of corruption preventionand deterrence is Y = 4,94 + 6,08x1 – 0,155X2 – 0,058X3 + 0,176X4; b) organizational culture effectsignificantly to prevent acts of corruption and charms has the greatest influence among other freevariables so it should be a priority in the policy prohibit acts of corruption charms; c) competencieshave a negative effect against barring acts of corruption but the charms not significant so that it doesnot include priority in building barring corruption acts of charms. Smart, savvy employees are criticalbut would damage the organization when no mandate; d) influential leadership negatively to preventacts of corruption but the charms not significant so that it does not include prioritaas in building barringcorruption acts of charms; e) internal monitoring positive effect against barring acts of corruption butcharms the level of its influence under the organizational culture, so although not including priority inbuilding barring acts of corruption, but charms the need developed an internal system of control whichis associated with the culture of the organization

A New Impetus for the Fight Against Corruption

(ProQuest: ... denotes non-US-ASCII text omitted.)Analysis by Jerome Doyon based on:- Ren Zhongyuan, (1) ... (Systematic separation of powers and ensuring autonomous supervision of the anticorruption fight), Xin shiji, 31 December 2012.- Zhang Weiying, (2) ... (Two choices for the fight against corruption), speech during the second session of the Jingjiguangcha Bao annual conference on reforms in China, held on 19 December in Beijing, reported by Xinlang Caijing, 19 December 2012.- Chen Baocheng, (3) ... (New anticorruption dynamics), Xin shiji, 31 December 2012.- Hu Shuli, (4) ... (Ease and difficulties in the anticorruption fight), Xin shiji, 17 December 2012.- Yang Minzhi, (5) ... (Liming powers and then resuming the anticorruption fight), Caijing, 10 December 2012.- Wang Jing, (6) ... (Advances in Guangdong's policy of 'the Party's strict supervision'), Xin shiji, 7 December 2012.The 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seems to have opened new chapter in the history of anticorruption struggles in the People's Republic. The dismissal of Li Chuncheng, deputy Party chief of Sichuan, 22 days after his inclusion as an alternate member of the Party's Central Committee illustrates how times have changed. Never in the past ten years has an alternate member been dismissed so quickly. Xi Jinping's new eight rules for rectifying cadres' behaviour - especially the one simplifying the style of official meetings and limiting extravagance in receptions - also symbolise this trend.!7)While corruption is an old phenomenon, Ren Zhongyuan notes new initiatives that came about in 2012. The Party leadership appears increasingly aware of the extent of the problem and the consequences for its own future if nothing is done. Besides, some major cases such as the Bo Xilai affair are particularly highlighted, despite their rarity. Xin Shiji notes that Bo was only the third Politburo member to be dismissed since 1992. The Internet and microblogs have central place in the anticorruption fight, which raises the issue of the use of such information and its interaction with the CCP's internal mechanisms.Leaders' awareness and pressure from the InternetGiven the rising number of cases and steep inflation of sums involved, corruption among cadres constitutes major challenge for the Party's new leadership. According to Yang Minzhi, former head of the Hunan provincial discipline inspection commission, the central commission's report to the 18th Party Congress noted 643,759 corruption cases between November 2007 and June 2012. According to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Blue Book on Fighting Corruption and Upholding Integrity, national-level supervision organs received as many as 1,345,814 complaints in 2011 alone.Zhang Weiying notes that on the popular news website Baidu Xinwen, the number of articles tackling the anticorruption topic rose from 11,900 in 2003 to 76,200 in 2004 and reached 246,000 articles in 2010. Similar evolution was evident on the People's Daily website.The number of corruption cases, measures to deal with the scourge, and media reports on such affairs has been rising. This coincides with increasing awareness in the top leadership, as confirmed by former General Secretary Hu Jintao at the 18th Party Congress, when he declared that corruption was a matter of life and death for the Party and the country. Zhang Weiying comments ironically on this assessment with popular formula: Inaction will kill the country but the anticorruption campaign will kill the Party. Even though, to him, the country is not in danger, it is time to engage in saving the Party through frontal attack on corruption in its ranks.In Zhang's view, corruption has not only grown exponentially, but its nature has also changed over the past ten years. In the spirit of Kellee Tsai's work, Zhang describes the passage from reforming and value-adding corruption to conservative and counterproductive one. …