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70% of Corruption Cases Stem from Goods & Services Procurement

Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) once again highlights that roughly 70 percent of corruption cases handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) originate from the procurement of goods and services. With annual procurement budgets ranging from Rp250 to Rp375 trillion sourced from the state budget (APBN), IPW stresses that oversight must begin at the earliest planning stage — not only at execution. Weak planning controls are repeatedly exploited to inflate budgets and create room for collusion between providers and procuring agencies. IPW calls for wider adoption of electronic procurement (e-procurement) to reduce direct contact between bidders and officials and to open every stage of the tender to public scrutiny.

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13 July 2026

IPW Commends Indonesian National Police for Investigating Alleged Corruption Involving Former Special Crimes Prosecutor, Calls for Comprehensive Accountability

Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) commends the Indonesian National Police (Polri) for pursuing an investigation into alleged corruption involving a former prosecutor from the Office of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus). IPW calls for a professional, independent, and transparent investigation that extends to all parties allegedly involved, emphasizing that equal application of the law is essential to restoring public trust and strengthening the fight against corruption.

11 July 2026

IPW Urges President Prabowo to Uphold Firmness, Neutrality, and the Impartiality of Law Enforcement Amid Growing Tensions Between Law Enforcement Agencies

Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) has called on the President of the Republic of Indonesia to ensure that all law enforcement processes remain independent, professional, and free from interference. IPW believes that firm and impartial leadership from the President is essential to maintaining the integrity of law enforcement, strengthening coordination among law enforcement institutions, and restoring public confidence in state institutions. The organization also reaffirmed that anti-corruption efforts must be guided by the principles of equality before the law, the rule of law, accountability, and transparency, without exception or preferential treatment.

30 June 2026

IPW Year-End Reflection on Procurement Integrity

IPW reviews the year's advocacy and restates its core message: oversight must start early and involve the public.