TINJAUAN KRIMINOLOGI TERHADAP TINDAK PIDANA YANG DILAKUKAN OLEH PEREMPUAN (Suatu Studi di Polres Kendari)

Abstract

Handling of extortion crimes is conducted through police investigations according to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), where investigators have full authority to make arrests, seizures, and examinations to uncover the crimes. The research used a qualitative descriptive method with primary and secondary data collected at the Directorate of General Criminal Affairs, Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police. Recommended countermeasures include legal counseling, strengthening character education and faith, as well as firm law enforcement to create a deterrent effect. Social rehabilitation for perpetrators is also important to prevent recurrence of crime. An integrated approach and inter-agency coordination are crucial to effectively address extortion in society (AKBP Seni Pabesak, S.H., 2025). This study discusses the crime of extortion as a serious issue in Indonesia, particularly in Kendari City, where it is increasing and difficult to eradicate due to its relation to human instincts as well as prevailing social values and norms. Extortion is carried out by various parties, including journalists, NGOs, fake prosecutors, and fake police officers, exacerbated by weak law enforcement resulting in a lack of deterrent effect. The causes of extortion are divided into two factors: internal factors such as low education and declining faith and morality, and external factors involving influence and pressure from others motivating perpetrators to commit crimes. Social competition also triggers extortion, causing security problems and social losses.