CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF PERPETRATORS OF EXTORTION USING SHARP WEAPONS

Abstract

Extortion involving the use of sharp weapons is a form of crime that threatens public safety. This crime not only causes financial loss to victims but also instills deep psychological fear. In Indonesia’s criminal law system, extortion is regulated under Article 368 of the Criminal Code (KUHP), which punishes perpetrators with imprisonment. However, if the perpetrator uses a sharp weapon in their crime, the penalty may be more severe as stipulated in Emergency Law No. 12 of 1951. This article aims to analyze the criminal liability of perpetrators of extortion with sharp weapons under Indonesia’s legal framework. The research method used is a normative juridical approach, focusing on legislation and case law studies. The findings indicate that law enforcement in cases of extortion involving sharp weapons still faces challenges, particularly in proving criminal intent and applying aggravated penalties to offenders. Therefore, optimizing criminal law enforcement is crucial to ensure deterrence for perpetrators and maximum protection for victims.