PRIME NEWS POST
The INDONESIAN, (Central Kalimantan)– The seizure of five trucks transporting fresh fruit bunches (FFB) belonging to PT KJP M3 by the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimum) of the Central Kalimantan Regional Police has come under sharp public scrutiny. Legal counsel for PT KJP M3, Daeng Suryadi, S.H., stated that the action lacks a clear legal basis and is riddled with procedural irregularities that point to alleged criminalization.
In a written statement received on Friday (June 27, 2025), Daeng Suryadi revealed that the five vehicles, which have been detained since November 21, 2024, have yet to obtain a definitive legal status. Ironically, the trucks were only officially entrusted to the State Asset and Evidence Storage Facility (RUPBASAN) in February 2025, several months after the seizure took place.
“The vehicles were seized without clear procedural grounds, and only entrusted months later. This clearly violates the principles of criminal procedure that uphold legal certainty and legitimacy,” Daeng Suryadi emphasized.
He explained that the five trucks have been operating since 2022, transporting palm oil harvests from community plantations that are legally supervised and managed by PT KJP M3. However, the vehicles were suddenly seized without adequate legal notification.
“This raises serious questions about who is actually responsible for this case. We are concerned that certain parties may be exploiting law enforcement for non-legal interests,” he said.
Furthermore, Daeng Suryadi disclosed allegations of intimidation and thuggish practices directed at his client. He believes there has been a systematic attempt to force PT KJP M3 out of plantation areas that are still legally under the company’s supervision, considering PT KJP M3’s status as a creditor with outstanding receivables amounting to IDR 32 billion, which have yet to be settled by the debtor.
Ironically, instead of being pursued through civil legal channels, his client was instead reported on allegations of theft under Article 363 Paragraph (1) of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP)—an accusation he described as baseless and fabricated.
At present, the main dispute is being processed through a breach of contract (default) lawsuit at the Surabaya District Court. During the trial proceedings, Daeng Suryadi highlighted the repeated absence of Defendant I (the Curator), Defendant II (PT SMJL), and Defendant III (PT AEL), prompting the Panel of Judges to issue official summons through court bailiffs.
He also stressed that the criminal report used as the basis for confiscating his client’s vehicles is legally defective, as the reported party has already passed away. Nevertheless, the impact of that report resulted in the seizure of four units of PT KJP M3’s vehicles, which are now being stored at the Rupbasan facility in Palangka Raya.
In response to these irregularities, the legal counsel of PT KJP M3 has submitted five firm demands, namely:
1. There have been procedural violations in the arrest, seizure, and designation of evidence.
2. The seizure was carried out without a valid and lawful court ruling.
3. Urging the Chief of Central Kalimantan Regional Police and all law enforcement authorities to objectively and professionally review this case.
4. Demanding the immediate return of all five vehicles due to the absence of strong legal grounds for their detention.
5. Calling for an end to all forms of intimidation, pressure, and criminalization against their client.
“We still believe that the rule of law in this country can be upheld fairly. PT KJP M3 will continue to monitor and pursue this process until everything is made clear and justice is truly served,” Daeng Suryadi concluded.
Editorial Note:
Reported by the PRIME NEWS POST correspondent, compiled from various media sources. Photo: documentation / public archive
