Implementasi Undang-Undang Ekstradisi Dalam Penegakan Hukum Dan Pemulihan Kerugian Negara

Abstract

The increasing complexity of transnational crimes, particularly corruption and money laundering, requires effective extradition mechanisms as an instrument of international cooperation. Although Indonesia has enacted Law Number 1 of 1979 concerning Extradition and ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), its implementation continues to face normative and institutional challenges. This study aims to analyze the legal obstacles in the implementation of extradition in Indonesia and examine its relationship with the effectiveness of state asset recovery. This research employs a normative legal approach with a descriptive-analytical specification through literature review and analysis of statutory regulations and international instruments. The findings indicate that the closed treaty system, limited bilateral agreements, and fragmented institutional authority are key factors hindering extradition effectiveness. These limitations directly affect the delay in executing court decisions and asset recovery processes. Therefore, regulatory reform, broader international cooperation, and strengthened institutional coordination are necessary to enhance legal certainty and ensure effective protection of state finances.