Criminal Responsibility Of Village Head In Criminal Acts Of Village Fund Corruption Normative Analysis Of Decision Number 25/Pid.Sus-Tpk/2024/Pn Tjk

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the criminal liability of village heads in cases of village fund corruption based on applicable laws and regulations, as well as the judicial considerations in Decision Number 25/Pid.Sus-TPK/2024/PN Tjk. This research employs a normative legal method using both statutory and case approaches. The findings indicate that the authority of village heads in managing village funds has been clearly and strictly regulated by legislation. However, in the case under examination, there was an abuse of authority manifested through the unlawful control of village funds, the misuse of budget allocations inconsistent with their designated purposes, and the failure to provide proper financial accountability. Based on the facts established during the trial, the court concluded that all elements of the criminal offense stipulated under Article 3 of the Law on the Eradication of Corruption Crimes had been fulfilled. Consequently, the defendant was sentenced to imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation for state financial losses.