The Nature of The Role of The Prosecutor's Office in Preventing Corruption in Maluku Province

Abstract

This study highlights the essential role of grassroots development, especially in villages, in strengthening local economies and fostering national economic growth, in line with Indonesia's third nawacita program which prioritizes regional and village development within the unitary state framework. Law Number 11 of 2021 enhances prosecutorial functions by granting increased autonomy and authority to recover assets from criminal activities, while the management of village funds under the Village Law faces corruption challenges. The Maluku High Prosecutor's Office has implemented preventive measures, such as the CIA system, to address these issues. Using an empirical sociological approach combined with normative research, this study evaluates the office's efforts in combating corruption, highlighting their role in investigations, prosecutions, and oversight, and their commitment to public complaints through initiatives like Jaksa Masuk Desa. The study concludes that factors such as legal knowledge, awareness, community culture, and the substance of the law significantly influence the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Maluku. This research aims to offer insights and recommendations for improving the Attorney General's Office's role in preventing corruption in village fund management in Maluku Province.