Corruption Eradication Commission
The Corruption Eradication Commission (Indonesian: Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi), abbreviated as KPK, is an Indonesian government agency established to prevent and fight corruption in the country.
| Corruption Eradication Commission Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi | |
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| Abbreviation | KPK |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 27 December 2002 |
| Employees | 1651 |
| Annual budget | Rp 854.23 Billion |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency | Indonesia |
| Operations jurisdiction | Indonesia |
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| Headquarters | Kuningan Persada Kav. K4, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia |
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The KPK was created in 2003 during the Megawati presidency due to high corruption in the Post-Suharto era. The KPK was originally independent and free from the influence of any power in carrying out its duties and authorities. Since its establishment the KPK has detained and prosecuted hundreds of corrupt politicians and businessman alike including high profile individuals. However, in 2019, the Indonesian legislature passed a bill removing many of the KPK's powers and making its employees civil servants, effectively ending its independence. This law led to the largest protests seen in Indonesia since the end of the Suharto regime.
Since then KPK has continue its duty to investigating corruption and capturing many corrupt people in Indonesia. The agency is being headed by Nawawi Pomolango ad interim.