Criminal Sanctions for Extortionists in the Perspective of Positive Law and Islamic Criminal Law: A Comparative Analysis

Authors

  • Zulfahmi Zulfahmi Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Mandailing Natal, Indonesia
  • Affan Muhammad Hasibuan Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Mandailing Natal, Indonesia
  • Pebriyanti Pebriyanti Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Mandailing Natal, Indonesia
  • Abdul Haris Nasution Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Mandailing Natal, Indonesia
  • Asrofi Asrofi Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Mandailing Natal, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38073/rasikh.v14i1.1978

Keywords:

Illegal Levies, Crime of Corruption, Positive Law, Islamic Criminal Law, Criminal Sanctions

Abstract

Illegal levies (extortion) are a form of corruption that harms the public and weakens trust in public institutions. This research aims to analyze criminal sanctions against extortionists in the perspective of positive law and Islamic criminal law and compare their approaches. The research method uses a qualitative approach through literature study of legal literature, regulatory documents, and interpretation of fiqh books. The results showed that in positive law, extortion is categorized as a criminal act of corruption with severe criminal penalties under the Corruption Eradication Law, such as a minimum prison sentence of 4 years to a maximum of 20 years, and additional penalties such as fines. Meanwhile, in Islamic criminal law, extortion is categorized as jarimah tazir with flexible sanctions adjusted by the judge, such as dismissal from office or return of extortion proceeds, which aims to maintain the public interest. The comparison shows that positive law focuses on deterrent effects and system protection, while Islamic law emphasizes moral justice and restoration of community rights. This research contributes to offering an integrative approach that combines the power of positive law and the values of Islamic law, in order to eradicate extortion effectively and fairly.

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2025-04-18

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Zulfahmi, Zulfahmi, Affan Muhammad Hasibuan, Pebriyanti Pebriyanti, Abdul Haris Nasution, and Asrofi Asrofi. 2025. “Criminal Sanctions for Extortionists in the Perspective of Positive Law and Islamic Criminal Law: A Comparative Analysis”. Al-Rasῑkh: Jurnal Hukum Islam 14 (1):1-16. https://doi.org/10.38073/rasikh.v14i1.1978.

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