Land Mafia in Kendari Causes Losses of IDR 306 Billion

Name: Land Mafia in Kendari Causes Losses of IDR 306 Billion
Uploaded: 2024-04-26T12:13:29Z
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Description: The land mafia case in Kendari resulted in losses of up to IDR 300 billion. AHY emphasized that all parties work together to handle cases.

The land mafia case in Kendari resulted in losses of up to IDR 300 billion. AHY emphasized that all parties work together to handle cases.

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SAIFUL RIJAL YUNUS

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KENDARI, KOMPAS — Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono revealed a case of land mafia practices which had a loss value up to IDR 300 billion, in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. He emphasized that all perpetrators and cases should be revealed, and that the public would have the courage to report them.

"Today I came specifically (to Kendari) because there was a report about this case. "We are serious about handling it, and to give a strong message to the land mafia not to harm the community," said Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) in a press conference at the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Headquarters, Friday (26/ 4/2024) afternoon. Present at the activity were law enforcers, both from the police and the prosecutor's office.

A total of 82 cases this year were the focus of disclosure with estimated losses of up to IDR 1.7 trillion.

We are taking this seriously, and to give a strong message to the land mafia not to harm the community.

One of the cases currently being handled by their party is happening in Kendari. The disputed land in question is even located about one kilometer from the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Headquarters, with an area of more than 40 hectares.

According to AHY, this case began in 2018. The accused, namely Karmuddin and Radiman, sued for land area of more than 40 hectares in Anggoeya Village, Poasia, Kendari. They claimed various land fields on the land based on a land certificate (SKT) from 1972. This case was heard in Kendari District Court, which ruled in favor of the accused up to the level of the Supreme Court.

According to AHY, this incident was uncovered after a report from a resident in April 2022. This resident also has a piece of land won by the accused.

"The informant reported that the ID cards used by the suspects are strongly suspected to be fake. This is because Anggoeya village was only established in 1978. This is the basis for investigators to investigate this case," said AHY.

The head of the Land Antimafia Task Force, Brigadier General Arif Rachman, explained that the perpetrators used fake land-use permits to sue residents who had already been certified for their land. As a result, residents lose their land rights, and this has a long-term impact.

From this incident, according to Arif, the community and the country suffered a total loss of Rp 300 billion. This is based on losses in land value, loss of state revenue and the loss of opportunities for residents to utilize the land.

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Two perpetrators, namely Karmuddin and Radiman, are charged under Article 263 Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of six years in prison. "The perpetrators have been referred to the court and the case is still ongoing," he said.

AHY continued, based on preliminary investigations, this case involves two suspects. He and the police have not found any involvement of other parties, especially the internal parties of BPN. Regarding the alleged judicial mafia, they are still following this case in the future.

So far, he continued, this case in Kendari is only one of the many cases of land mafia practices that occur in Indonesia. In general, they are focusing on 82 cases that are spread across several regions and provinces. Based on preliminary calculations, the total losses and impacts of these cases reach IDR 1.7 trillion.

"One of them we revealed last month in East Java with losses reaching Rp 17 billion. Of course, we cannot mention one by one where the cases occur, but we continue to strive for these cases to be resolved. This also includes other cases that occur, please report them to the nearest BPN office and we will respond quickly," he said.

In addition, he hopes that his subordinates will also be proactive in handling cases. This includes various other cases in the Sultra region, which is rich in natural resources and is the target of investors.

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"We are committed to eradicating land mafia practices. Anyone involved must be punished. The people's rights must be guaranteed because this has a significant impact on many people's lives," he said.

Regional Inspection Inspector of the Sultra Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Yun Imanullah, stated that his party is ready to continue to synergize in handling cases of land mafia practices. Collaborative efforts across sectors continue to be made so that the community can get their rights.

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SIWI YUNITA CAHYANINGRUM

Land Mafia in Kendari Causes Losses of IDR 306 Billion

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