Legal Study On The Perpetrators Of Extortion (Pungli) In The Aek Sijorni Tourist Spot In The Perspective Of Law No. 31 Of 1999 Jo. Law No. 20 Of 2001 Concerning The Eradication Of Criminal Acts Of Corruption

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to discuss extortion. Extortion is an abbreviation of illegal levies, which is the act of asking for something without a clear and official legal basis. Extortion is a form of extraordinary crime and is categorized as a criminal act of corruption regulated by law. Extortion often occurs due to abuse of office authority by an individual or group of individuals from a particular agency. Extortion activities often disturb the community. It even becomes a threat because the perpetrators often use threats or physical violence to achieve their goals. The type of research used is normative research, with an approach method through legislation. Results of the discussion: Extortion is an unlawful act that has been regulated in Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption concerning the eradication of criminal acts of corruption. Criminal sanctions for perpetrators of extortion are imposed under Article 368 of the Criminal Code which states that: "Anyone who, with the intention of unlawfully benefiting themselves or others, forces someone with violence or the threat of violence to give something, all or part of which belongs to that person or another person, or to create debt or eliminate receivables, is threatened with extortion, with a maximum imprisonment of nine years." 2. Government efforts to eradicate extortion: Limiting excessive procedures; Transparent in terms of requirements, time, and service costs for the community; Providing a complaint channel for the community if extortion occurs; Placing Satpol PP officers at every tourist location; Taking firm action against perpetrators of extortion.