Position of Witnesses as Victims in Money Laundering Criminal Act

(Analysis of Decision Number 2029 K/Pid.Sus/2023)

Abstract

The position of witnesses who are also victims in money laundering crimes has a strategic role in efforts to uncover complex and covert financial crimes. Money laundering crimes often involve complex networks, with the flow of funds being disguised through various legal and illegal transactions. This study aims to examine in more depth the legal position of victims as witnesses in the process of proving money laundering crimes based on the analysis of the Supreme Court Decision in the review note number 2029 K / Pid.Sus / 2023 in conjunction with the Banten High Court Decision Number 117 / Pid.Sus / 2022 / Pt.Btn and the Tangerang District Court Decision Number 1240 / Pid.Sus / 2022 / Pn Tng. This analysis highlights how criminal procedure law in Indonesia regulates the testimony of victims who also act as witnesses, especially in cases involving money laundering crimes. In this case, courts at various levels of justice must assess whether the victim's testimony is strong enough and valid to be used as one of the bases for a decision. In addition, it is important to examine how victims' rights are recognized and protected in the judicial process, and to what extent victims' statements contribute significantly to the process of proving money laundering crimes, which often require other evidence in the form of documents, financial transaction records, and expert testimony. This study also discusses the important role of cooperation between victims and law enforcement officers in the process of investigating and prosecuting money laundering crimes.