Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. In a significant achievement, the Indonesian National Police (INP) has successfully returned a staggering Rp 3.74 trillion to the state by recovering losses caused by money laundering crimes. This achievement is the result of the dedicated efforts of the INP Criminal Investigation Unit  during the period 2022-2023. Deputy Chief of INP Commissioner General Agus Andrianto revealed that the Criminal Investigation Unit has been actively tackling various money laundering cases that originate from drugs, gambling, investment fraud, environmental crimes, banking crimes and cybercrimes. "In 2022-2023, the INP successfully uncovered 242 money laundering cases involving 161 suspects, resulting in the recovery of Rp 3.74 trillion in state losses," he said during the dissemination of transnational crime results in Jakarta on Thursday (14/12/2023). The INP Deputy Chief emphasized that combating money laundering crimes requires the joint efforts of various stakeholders, including the government, financial institutions and the international community. He highlighted the importance of Law No. 8/2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering as a legal instrument that provides the framework for securing the proceeds of crime to prevent their misuse. (ar/rd/pr/nm)