KPK Deputy Proposes Asset Confiscation for Undeclared Wealth, Sahroni Cites Human Rights Violation
The Deputy Chairperson of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has proposed confiscating assets of public officials not listed in their wealth reports (LHKPN). However, a member of parliament has raised concerns, stating it would violate human rights.
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