RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) is accelerating deliberations on the Asset Confiscation Bill to strengthen law enforcement in the country. The bill, which began to be discussed in early 2026, would allow the state to confiscate assets belonging to defendants in corruption cases or other criminal offenses if those assets are proven to have been obtained through criminal activities.

According to the DPR's official website, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Saan Mustopa, said that the House is continuing to discuss the bill's substance through various ways, including public hearings and public consultation forums. He denied allegations that they rejected deliberations on the regulation and emphasized that the bill is part of efforts to strengthen the anti-corruption agenda.

"The House of Representatives remains committed to supporting efforts to eradicate corruption. Therefore, the issue that the House of Representatives has rejected the discussion of the Asset Confiscation Bill is not true," Saan said in a press conference following the House's plenary session in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Saan, of the Nasdem Party, said the House aims to complete the Asset Confiscation Bill this year, as the legislation has been included in the national legislative priority list. To meet this target, they have indicated that deliberations may continue during the parliamentary recess if necessary.

"Because this is a priority for 2026, we will certainly make every effort to ensure discussions can be completed this year," he said.

Earlier, Chairperson of the House's Commission III (law, human rights, and security), Habiburokhman, stated that Commission III's current focus is entirely on deliberations on the Asset Confiscation Bill. The politician from President Prabowo Subianto-led Gerindra Party said even discussions on several other bills have been temporarily postponed to allow for optimal regulatory development.

"So, we're going full throttle. For now, we haven't scheduled any public hearings on any other laws besides Asset Confiscation (Bill), as that's our priority," he stressed at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, July 13, 2026.