Seizure of Unreported Assets of Officials Could Further Prevent Corruption
Indonesia is considering legal amendments to allow the seizure of assets not reported by public officials in their wealth reports (LHKPN). This move is drawing attention as a corruption prevention measure, expected to deter illicit wealth accumulation by civil servants.
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