As an Indonesian interpreter working in legal settings, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of various types of crimes and their corresponding translations in Indonesian. This mini glossary aims to provide essential types of crimes along with their translations to assist interpreters in accurately conveying legal concepts and proceedings.

1. Assault (Penganiayaan): The act of intentionally causing fear of immediate harm or physical contact.
2. Burglary (Pembobolan rumah): Unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit theft or another crime.
3. Cybercrime (Kejahatan Siber): Criminal activities carried out using digital technology or the internet.
4. Domestic violence (Kekerasan dalam rumah tangga): Violent or aggressive behavior within a household, typically involving a partner or family member.
5. Embezzlement (penggelapan): The act of dishonestly withholding or misappropriating funds entrusted to one’s care.
6. Forgery (Pemalsuan): The creation of a false document or signature with the intent to deceive.
7. Fraud (Penipuan): Deception for financial gain, often involving false representation or deliberate omission of facts.
8. Harassment (Pelecehan): Behavior that is intended to disturb or upset, often repeated over time.
9. Homicide (Pembunuhan): The unlawful killing of one person by another.
10. Identity theft (Pencurian identitas): The unauthorized use of someone else’s personal information for fraudulent purposes.
11. Kidnapping (Penculikan): The unlawful abduction or transportation of a person against their will.
12. Money laundering (Pencucian uang): The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.
13. Perjury (kesaksian palsu): The act of lying or making false statements under oath.
14. Robbery (Perampokan): The act of taking property from a person or place by force or threat of force.
15. Sexual assault (Pelecehan seksual): Any non-consensual sexual contact or behavior.
16. Stalking (Menguntit): The act of following or harassing someone persistently and unwantedly.
17. Tax evasion (Penggelapan pajak): The illegal non-payment or underpayment of taxes.
18. Terrorism (Terorisme): The use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce a population or government.
19. Theft (Pencurian): The unauthorized taking of someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.
20. Trespass (masuk tanpa izin): Unauthorized entry onto someone else’s property.
21. Vandalism (Vandalisme): The deliberate destruction or defacement of property.
22. White-collar crime (Kejahatan kerah putih): Non-violent crimes typically committed by business professionals or government officials for financial gain.
23. Assisted suicide (bunuh diri berbantuan): Providing assistance to another person in ending their own life.
24. Child abuse (Kekerasan terhadap anak): Physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of a child.
25. Drug trafficking (Perdagangan narkoba): The illegal trade of controlled substances.
26. Extortion (Pemerasan): The act of obtaining money or property through coercion or threats.
27. Money laundering (Pencucian uang): The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.
28. Public indecency (Perbuatan tidak senonoh di tempat umum): Engaging in offensive or lewd behavior in public.
29. Racketeering (Kejahatan terorganisir): Engaging in a pattern of illegal activity as part of an organized crime group.
30. War crimes (Kejahatan perang): Violations of the laws and customs of war, including genocide, torture, and inhumane treatment of civilians and prisoners of war.

Hopefully these crime-related terms and their translations in Indonesian can help Indonesian interpreters to effectively facilitate communication and ensure accurate interpretation in legal proceedings involving various types of criminal offenses.

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Posted by Luh Windiari
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