THE FUNCTION OF THE ASSET RECOVERY AGENCY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA IN HANDLING CONFISCATED OBJECTS AND CONFISCATED GOODS PROCEEDINGS OF CRIME

Abstract The recovery of assets resulting from criminal acts is an integral part of the modern law enforcement system, which emphasizes not only the punishment of perpetrators but also the recovery of state losses and social justice. In the Indonesian context, the establishment of the Asset Recovery Agency (BPA) under the Attorney General's Office is a strategic step in addressing the challenges of asset recovery in a systematic and integrated manner. This study aims to analyze the nature of the handling of confiscated and seized assets resulting from criminal acts, evaluate the authority of the BPA of the Attorney General's Office, and develop an effective inter-institutional settlement model for managing these assets. The method used is normative legal research with a legislative, conceptual, and comparative approach. Data sources come from laws and regulations, institutional documents, and scientific literature, analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results show that although the BPA has strong structural and legal legitimacy, the implementation of asset recovery still faces various obstacles, including overlapping authority between institutions, lengthy legal processes, and regulatory weaknesses related to confiscation without conviction. Inter-institutional synergy and the strengthening of a measurable and accountable national asset recovery system are needed. In conclusion, optimizing the function of the Attorney General's BPA is crucial in supporting law enforcement based on justice and benefit, while also ensuring the return of state assets for the greatest prosperity of the people.