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Village Head Named Suspect in Illegal Sea Fence Land Certificate Forgery Case

endonesiecorp February 19, 2025 7:11 am . 2 min read
Image Credit Nadia Putri Rahmani/Antara – Director for general crimes investigation at the Indonesian Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), Brigadier General Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro, at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday (February 18, 2025).

Jakarta, xweb.biz.id – The head of Kohod Village in Tangerang District, Banten, Arsin, has been officially named a suspect in a land certificate forgery scandal linked to the illegal sea fence construction. This revelation, confirmed by the Indonesian Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), highlights a major case of land rights fraud affecting the region.

Key Findings in the Investigation

According to Brigadier General Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro, director for general crimes investigation at Bareskrim, Arsin played a central role in the fraudulent land certificate scheme. Alongside Arsin, three other individuals have been named as suspects:

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  • UK – Secretary of Kohod Village
  • SP & CE – Agents involved in the power-of-attorney issuance for the forged land certificates

These individuals allegedly conspired to create and use forged land certificates between December 2023 and November 2024.

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The Scope of the Land Certificate Forgery

The police revealed that the forged documents included:

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  • Statements of physical land control
  • Dispute-free land declarations
  • Land ownership statements
  • Power-of-attorneys for land certificate applications

Through this fraudulent process, the suspects managed to apply for land measurement and land rights at the Tangerang District Land Office. This resulted in the issuance of 260 land ownership certificates and the approval of multiple right-to-build permits for submerged coastal areas.

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Authorities have confiscated 263 certificate sheets and various office equipment suspected to have been used in the forgery operation. Bareskrim’s investigation has revealed that false statements were made to acquire 263 right-to-build certificates and 17 ownership certificates in Kohod Village.

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The case review conducted earlier this week led to the official naming of the suspects, as law enforcement agencies continue their crackdown on fraudulent land dealings.

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Potential Implications of the Case

This case sheds light on widespread land fraud issues in Indonesia, particularly in coastal regions where illegal development is prevalent. The involvement of local government officials raises concerns about systemic corruption and the exploitation of legal loopholes in land ownership regulations.

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The Indonesian government has annulled the fraudulent certificates, ensuring that legal actions will be taken against those responsible. The case also raises questions about whether more influential parties, such as developers or higher-ranking officials, might have been involved.

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As the investigation progresses, authorities are expected to uncover further details about the depth of this land fraud scheme. The Kohod Village scandal serves as a wake-up call for stricter oversight and enforcement of land acquisition processes in Indonesia.

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