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The INDONESIAN, Jakarta — Suryadi, S.H., M.H., legal counsel for PT KJP Mitra Niaga Makmur Mandiri (KJPM3), has officially sent letters to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the Chief of National Police (Kapolri), Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The correspondence concerns the stagnation of a request for the temporary use of evidence, specifically five units of dump trucks, which was first filed in June 2025.

To date, the request has yet to receive legal certainty from the Central Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda Kalteng), despite approximately 14 months having passed. The five vehicles remain stored at the State Seized Goods Storage Facility (Rupbasan) in Palangka Raya, reportedly in poor condition and at risk of permanent damage.

“This is not merely an administrative issue. It concerns legal certainty and the business continuity of our client, who is suffering tangible losses,” stated Suryadi firmly on Friday (4/4/2026).

In the latest development, the Professional and Security Division (Propam) of Polda Kalteng, via an Official Notice of Case Progress (SP3D) dated March 30, 2026, confirmed that the report has been followed up and transferred to the Supervision and Investigation Section (Bagwassidik) of the Criminal Investigation Unit (Ditreskrimum) of Polda Kalteng.

This move is seen as an initial signal that internal police oversight is underway. The reporting party will also receive further updates through an Official Notice of Investigation Results (SP2HP).

However, according to legal counsel, this step has not yet addressed the core of the issue: the realization of the temporary use request remains stalled, and there is still no legal certainty regarding the status of the evidence.

In internal communications, Suryadi, familiarly known as Daeng, emphasized that the current situation is more than just a delay. “‘Mandek’ means it has stopped completely. That is what we are experiencing,” he said.

He also revealed that from the outset, his side had hoped for synergy with law enforcement officials, but dynamics on the ground indicated pressure from certain parties.

“We wanted to work together, but when there is pressure from influential parties, the matter must be escalated to a higher level, including writing to the President and the National Police Chief,” he asserted.

The case originated from a business cooperation dispute regarding the management of Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) between PT KJPM3 and PT SMJL, which has been declared bankrupt. Legally, counsel argues the substance of the issue falls under civil law, yet it has evolved into a criminal process deemed disproportionate.

The controversy deepened following allegations that PT Anakin Energi Lestari (AEL) was operating on the land without strong legal standing, yet reported PT KJPM3 for alleged theft of TBS.

Disturbingly, the seizure of the five dump trucks was reportedly carried out without transparent procedures at the location. “Usually, there are clear legal procedures. However, in this case, the action was taken without showing official letters,” claimed a source on site.

To date, the absence of any determination of suspects further strengthens suspicions of irregularities in the legal process.

Meanwhile, legal counsel also highlighted recent dynamics in the consolidation process involving a new entity.

It was noted that the involvement of Regional III in the consolidation forum was initially welcomed. However, a profit-sharing offer of 70% to 30% proposed by the General Manager of PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara raised eyebrows.

According to counsel, this scheme is considered disproportionate as it gives a dominant share to the Agrinas party. Furthermore, the legal basis for their management authority is being questioned.

“What we regret is that until now, the ruling of the State Administrative Court (PTUN) has never been presented as a legal basis. They only rely on a Presidential Decree,” said legal counsel.

This situation is claimed to further indicate potential conflicts of interest and unclear legitimacy in asset management.

Oddly enough, the five dump trucks owned by PT KJPM3—consisting of Mitsubishi and Hino brands with complete documentation—remain held at Rupbasan without legal resolution. In fact, based on National Police Regulations, evidence that does not disrupt the investigation process can be temporarily returned to the rightful owner under specific guarantees.

Legal counsel emphasized that their side is ready to guarantee the integrity of the evidence, maintain the vehicles, and present them whenever required.

“Because if left unchecked, this potentially becomes a form of indirect deprivation of economic rights against business actors,” Suryadi stated.

Furthermore, counsel pointed out alleged non-technical obstacles in this process, including indications of abuse of power, intervention by certain parties, and potential obstruction of justice, which are seen as undermining the principles of fairness and transparency in law enforcement.

Meanwhile, PT KJPM3 has pursued various legal avenues, including filing complaints with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), reporting to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and filing a breach of contract lawsuit at the Surabaya District Court.

Strategic steps have also been taken by writing to the President and National Police Chief, as well as pushing for direct supervision from the National Police Headquarters Propam.

Nevertheless, this case is viewed as a true test of the implementation of the “Polri Presisi” principles—Predictive, Responsible, and Transparent with Justice. “Our client asks for only one thing: objective justice, not a process slowed down by certain interests,” Suryadi stressed.

If not resolved immediately, this case risks setting a bad precedent regarding legal protection for the business world in Indonesia, particularly in strategic sectors like plantations.

Ultimately, legal counsel hopes that Propam Mabes Polri can oversee this process objectively and transparently, ensuring no ethical violations or abuse of authority occur.

Public trust in law enforcement institutions, he argues, depends heavily on the courage to uphold justice consistently and without intervention.

#@Reported from various media sources //photo from Google documents // contribution by Prime News Post international online media // news.paper
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