Indonesia – an incomplete law?

The Indonesian House of Representatives is currently scrutinising a bill that will form the legal basis for a new Anti-Money Laundering Commission with wide-ranging investigative, interrogation, asset tracing and prosecution powers. In response to parliamentary debate, Hari Sabarno, acting Justice Minister, recently told Bisnis Indonesia that he did not believe tax evasion should be regarded as a predicate offence for money laundering. Under the proposals, the new commission would be staffed by government officials, police and financial specialists. The bill is expected to become law early next year.