Peran Kepolisian dalam Meminimalisasi Pemungutan Liar di Masjid Raya Al-Jabbar Bandung dan Pengaruh terhadap Kunjungan Wisata

Abstract. Bandung City is known as one of the centers of illegal levies (pungli) that disturb the public, notably at the Al-Jabbar Grand Mosque. Although punishable under the Criminal Code, many offenders only receive guidance without a deterrent effect, leading to repeated acts. The Bandung City Police, through the Saber Pungli Task Force in accordance with Presidential Regulation No. 87/2016, carry out preventive efforts such as patrols and public education, as well as repressive measures including the arrest of eleven offenders. This study applies an empirical juridical method with a descriptive qualitative approach, combining field data with positive law. The findings show that the police play a significant role in minimizing illegal levies but face obstacles from public apathy due to weak law enforcement. The lack of willingness to report creates a perception that the law does not act without public attention, lowering legal awareness and allowing illegal levies to persist. Abstrak Kota Bandung dikenal sebagai salah satu pusat praktik pungutan liar (pungli) yang meresahkan masyarakat, salah satunya di Masjid Raya Al-Jabbar. Meskipun pungli dapat dikenakan sanksi pidana sesuai KUHP, banyak pelaku hanya dibina tanpa efek jera, sehingga mengulangi perbuatan. Kepolisian Resor Kota Besar Bandung, melalui Satgas Saber Pungli sesuai Perpres No. 87 Tahun 2016, melakukan upaya preventif seperti patroli dan sosialisasi, serta represif berupa penangkapan sebelas pelaku. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis empiris dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, memadukan data lapangan dan hukum positif. Hasilnya, peran kepolisian signifikan dalam meminimalisasi pungli, namun terhambat apatisme masyarakat akibat lemahnya penegakan hukum. Rendahnya keberanian melapor menimbulkan persepsi bahwa hukum tidak bertindak tanpa sorotan publik, sehingga kesadaran hukum menurun dan pungli terus terjadi.