Latest on the Normalization of Ciliwung River
In 2016 representatives of the community and occupants in Bukit Duri, South Jakarta filed a class action lawsuit against 11 elements in the Government in relation to the evictions conducted by Jakarta provincial government in order to continue the Ciliwung river normalization project. In October 2017, the lawsuit was granted by the Central Jakarta District Court. However, the Ciliwung Cisadane River Basin Main Station (BBWSCC) decided to appeal simply because they were named as one of the parties responsible to provide compensations for the plaintiffs. Recently, the Jakarta High Court published their verdict and decided to uphold the district court’s verdict. This is a victory for the community and they hoped the government will not file a cassation. But the question now is, can the government pay the compensation as per the community’s demands? Moreover, what is the current status of the normalization project?
SP3 of the Chevron Bioremediation Case
The Attorney General’s Office oddly announced that they had terminated the investigation into the Chevron Bioremediation case after the Supreme Court read their verdict for the Reconsideration petition filed by one of the convict. But what’s odd about the announcement? Well, because a week ago Attorney General HM Prasetyo (politician from NasDem Party) still gave statement to the press that his institution will not stop chasing one specific fugitive.
Verdict for Mustafa
On the evening of July 23, 2018, the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court read the verdict for the disgraced Regent of Central Lampung one Mustafa, who stand trial for bribing members of the region’s councilors (DPRD). One other suspect had been convicted earlier this month and the trial of the remaining two suspects is ongoing.
New PKPU Lawsuit against AISA
Two weeks ago, two of Sinarmas Group’s subsidiary filed a lawsuit for Suspension of Debts Payment (PKPU) against PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk (AISA). But in the initial hearing, the plaintiffs’ legal counsel submitted request to revoke the lawsuit without stating the reason. Apparently, on the same day, another PKPU lawsuit was filed against AISA. This time, besides Sinarmas’ subsidiary, there are two other plaintiffs.
Law Journal: The Pari Island Disputes, Jero Wacik’s Reconsideration
The dispute related to land ownership on Pari Island is far from over. Earlier this month, the Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan decided to dismiss the Regent of the Seribu Islands, which many connecting with the ongoing dispute. But in addition to that, the North Jakarta District Court has started the trial of one Sulaiman – the head of village in the island who was named suspect of property encroachment as a result of police report filed by the Adijanto family, who claimed to be the rightful owner of almost 90 percent of total area of the island. Separately, the Central Jakarta District Court began the trial for Reconsideration petition filed by Jero Wack – former Minister of Tourism and minister of energy & mineral resources. Apparently, Jero Wacik decided to follow the steps of his fellow cabinet member, i.e., Suryadharma Ali and Siti Fadilah Supari, and challenged the court decisions that declare him guilty of corruption.
Update on Sebuku Group v. MSAM
This is one of the most interesting cases in modern Indonesia, involving people with high-profile connections in the military, police, and the government at both national and local level. As we previously reported, in January 2018, the Governor of South Kalimantan one Sahbirin Noor decided to revoke the mining business permit (IUP) of three companies: PT Sebuku Batubai Coal, PT Sebuku Tanjung Coal, and PT Sebuku Sejaka Coal, all are subsidiaries of Sebuku Group. Nearly a month later, the companies, represented by Yusril Ihza Mahendra, questioned the decision at the Banjarmasin State Administrative Court (PTUN Banjarmasin).
Intan Baruprana Finance v. Vice Regent-elect of Wajo
The dispute between IDX-listed consumer financing company PT Intan Baruprana Finance Tbk (IBFN) and CV Kalimass Jaya Utama and its owner Amran (the Vice Regent-elect of Wajo) continues. In the latest hearing, the defendants’ legal counsel gave their answer in response to the bankruptcy lawsuit filed by IBFN and stated that the dispute cannot be examined by the Commercial Court. Separately, the dispute between Sebuku Group and PT Multi Sarana Agro Mandiri (MSAM) continues despite the recent court verdicts cancelling the decisions published by Governor of South Kalimantan.
On Goldman Sachs’ Case: Appeal Verdict
In September 2016, Benny Tjokrosaputro—the founder and President Director of PT Hanson International Tbk (MYRX)—filed a tort lawsuit to the South Jakarta District Court against Goldman Sachs International on alleged illegal sales of Benny’s shares in MYRX. Over a year later, the Panel of Judges at the South Jakarta District Court decided in favor of Benny. On July 9, 2018, the Jakarta High Court read their verdict in response to Goldman Sachs appeal petition. Unfortunately for Goldman Sachs, the High Court decided to uphold the verdict given by the district Court.
On Nur Alam’s Graft Case: Appeal Verdict
The disgraced Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Nur Alam was named suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in August 2016. Nur Alam allegedly abused his authority (and received compensation) in the process of granting mining permit to PT Anugrah Harisma Barakah (AHB) between the year 2009 and 2014. The trial started in November 2017 and he was found guilty earlier this year. But the KPK’s prosecutors were not satisfied with the verdict that they decided to file an appeal. On July 17, 2018, the Jakarta High Court accepted the appeal and aggravated Nur Alam’s punishment.
More on the Sting Operation in Labuhanbatu
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officially announced the chronology of case that led to the Sting Operation in the evening of July 17, 2018. The KPK named three suspects in the case including the Regent of Labuhanbatu, North Sumatera, one Pangonal Harahap (PDI-P). One suspect, however, is currently on the run. The person ran away with the bribe money that was supposed to be delivered to Pangonal. The other names mentioned by the KPK matched with those we mentioned previously.