Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission, known as KPK, has arrested and convicted hundreds of high-profile officials, including ministers, governors, lawmakers and judges, the Indonesian Ambassador’s representative, Mrs Tuty Dityawanty, has said.
Dityawanty made the disclosure in Abuja during the Second International Diplomatic Dialogue organised by the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The event focused on lessons Nigeria could draw from Indonesia’s experience in combating corruption.
Dityawanty said KPK’s strategy combined prosecution with prevention, government monitoring and coordination with other institutions.
“KPK achieved success in prosecuting high-profile officials. It arrested and convicted hundreds of untouchable elites, including ministers, governors, lawmakers, and judges,” she said.
She, however, acknowledged that corruption remained a challenge in Indonesia, particularly in areas such as bribery in public services and business licensing.
“The KPK has won public trust, not just because it has put behind bars hundreds who have abused their powerful positions and who previously were considered untouchable, but also because it has undoubtedly portrayed a vision of an Indonesia where things can get done without corruption,” she added.
The Provost of ACAN, Prof. Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, said Indonesia’s experience provided useful lessons for developing countries, particularly those in Africa.
“You will not be wrong if you assert that the beginning of the fight against corruption in Africa and the entire developing countries started from Indonesia,” Ibrahim said.
He explained that Indonesia’s current anti-corruption strategy, known as Stranas PK, combines preventive education, asset disclosure and criminal prosecution, with KPK playing a central role.
Representing the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, the Commission’s Secretary, Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu, said Nigeria could learn from Indonesia’s experience and adapt successful approaches to its own circumstances.
“As Nigeria continues to deepen its anti-corruption efforts, there is much value in learning from comparative experiences, understanding best practices, and identifying innovative approaches that can be adapted to our local realities,” Oparaodu said.
He said the dialogue should produce practical measures capable of strengthening institutions, restoring public trust and improving Nigeria’s fight against corruption.
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