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OJK Investigates Bank Mandiri's Freezing of AMPB Coordinator's Account

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) is investigating the freezing of a bank account belonging to Supriyono, coordinator of the Alliance of United Pati People (AMPB).
  • Bank Mandiri froze Supriyono's account, citing legal grounds and a temporary nature for the transaction delay, as per anti-money laundering regulations.
  • The OJK is coordinating with Bank Mandiri to investigate the matter, emphasizing that such freezes are a temporary measure for protection and not an obstruction.

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) is actively investigating the freezing of a bank account belonging to Supriyono, the coordinator of the Alliance of United Pati People (AMPB), by PT Bank Mandiri. The OJK clarified that the temporary suspension of transactions has a legal basis and is in line with regulations concerning the prevention and eradication of money laundering.

Dian Ediana Rae, Head of Banking Supervision at the OJK, stated that financial service providers are permitted to delay transactions upon receiving orders from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), investigators, prosecutors, or judges. This delay can last up to five working days. Bank Mandiri confirmed the account freeze, stating it was a follow-up to a law enforcement request and was conducted according to established procedures.

According to the provisions in the POJK above, financial service providers (PJK) can delay transactions as referred to in the laws and regulations regarding the prevention and eradication of TPPU.

— Dian Ediana RaeDian Ediana Rae, Head of Banking Supervision at the OJK, explained the legal basis for transaction delays.

Supriyono's account was frozen on August 22, 2026. The account had been used to collect public donations for an upcoming AMPB action planned for August 27, 2026, in front of the Indonesian House of Representatives. Supriyono reported that approximately Rp80.9 million had been collected and expressed concern over the timing of the freeze, which occurred just before the planned protest and logistics arrangements.

The blocking is a follow-up to a request from law enforcement and has been carried out in accordance with applicable procedures and provisions.

— Bank MandiriBank Mandiri confirmed the account freeze was in response to a law enforcement request.

The OJK is currently collaborating with Bank Mandiri's management to conduct a thorough review of the situation. Rae emphasized that the bank's actions were guided by existing regulations. The OJK will take supervisory measures if any violations are found during the investigation. They also urged the bank to maintain coordination with stakeholders and work towards a resolution during the suspension period.

Rae further stressed that transaction delays, when conducted in accordance with regulations, serve to protect public trust rather than act as an impediment. The process is temporary and concludes once the investigation is completed. The OJK will monitor Bank Mandiri's follow-up actions, including the potential restoration of account access once all necessary procedures are finalized.

Transaction delays that are carried out in accordance with regulations are a form of protection for public trust, not an threat.

— Dian Ediana RaeDian Ediana Rae of the OJK described the purpose of transaction delays.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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