Analisis Penerapan Sanksi Tindak Pidana Korupsi Pemerasan oleh Aparatur Sipil Negara melalui Penyalahgunaan Wewenang (Studi Putusan Nomor 40/Pid.Sus-Tpk/2019/ Pn Mtr dan Studi Putusan Nomor 10/Pid.Sus-Tpk/2023/ Pn Mtr)

Abstract

Corruption in Indonesia continues to be a serious problem that hinders the progress of the country. One form of corruption that often occurs is extortion by state civil apparatus through abuse of position authority. This extortion is carried out by forcing individuals or groups to provide personal benefits, either in the form of money or facilities, in exchange for public services that should be provided free of charge. This phenomenon creates public distrust of the government and harms the country's economy. Cases such as those reflected in Decision No. 40/Pid.Sus-TPK/2019/PN MTR and Decision No. 10/Pid.Sus TPK/2023/PN MTR are clear examples of abuse of official authority by state civil servants. This research uses a normative legal method with a descriptive approach. The data used is secondary data obtained through literature study, analyzed qualitatively with deductive inference method. This research aims to discuss the legal provisions regarding the criminal act of extortion corruption with abuse of authority, the application of sanctions in the two decisions, as well as an analysis of the judge's consideration of the case in question. Based on the discussion, it can be concluded that the legal provisions regarding corruption crimes, specifically extortion by officials abusing their authority, encompass various forms of crimes such as bribery, gratuities, and embezzlement. These crimes have serious impacts on public trust and the country's economy. The imposition of sanctions for these crimes includes imprisonment, fines, and additional penalties such as the revocation of political rights. These measures aim to create a deterrent effect and maintain government integrity. the application of sanctions considers the severity of the offense and its impact on society and the nation. The judges' considerations in both cases assess that extortion by public officials undermines the integrity of the office and public trust, with financial and social consequences detrimental to the country.