KARANGASEM, BALI, Topriaunews.com - The alleged corruption case involving the management of funds at the Kelungah Traditional Village Credit Institution (Lembaga Perkreditan Desa/LPD), in Sidemen District, Karangasem Regency, Bali, has taken another turn. The Karangasem District Prosecutor's Office (Kejari Karangasem) has officially named and detained a new suspect, identified as I Wayan Sudarma (IWS), a borrower from the institution.
The suspect was formally named and detained on Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA). IWS is the second suspect in the case, following the earlier designation of former LPD chairman IWD, whose case is currently being tried at the Denpasar Corruption Court.
Head of the Karangasem District Prosecutor's Office, Dr. Kusufi Esti Ridliani, S.H., M.H., stated that investigators had identified several irregularities in the loan granted to IWS in November 2018.
First, IWS was reportedly not a member of the Kelungah Traditional Village community. He is a resident of Banjar Dinas Kanginan, Bakbakan Village, Gianyar District, Gianyar Regency. Investigators also noted that there was no inter-village cooperation agreement authorizing such cross-village lending.
Second, IWS received a loan of IDR 250 million through account number 001210. This amount significantly exceeded the applicable Maximum Credit Limit (BMPK), which at the time stood at IDR 119,042,007.80.
Third, the loan was disbursed despite the transfer of ownership rights over the land used as collateral not yet being legally completed. The loan agreement reportedly stated that the land ownership certificate was still being processed.
According to Kajari Kusufi, approximately IDR 220 million of the loan was used by IWS to purchase 500 square meters of land. Notably, the seller of the land had previously also received a loan from the same LPD.
The remaining approximately IDR 30 million was reportedly used for certificate processing.
The loan matured on November 24, 2023, but has allegedly remained unpaid despite repeated collection efforts.
Kusufi emphasized that the investigation is not merely about an unpaid loan. Rather, investigators are examining the alleged series of irregularities surrounding the loan approval and disbursement process.
Based on a state financial loss calculation report prepared by a public accountant, the total alleged state financial losses in the management of the Kelungah Traditional Village LPD reached IDR 2,694,053,170.
The IDR 250 million loan involving IWS forms part of the overall case, according to the prosecutor.
Investigators reportedly examined 18 witnesses and three experts, including experts in state finance, auditing, and representatives from LPLPD. Documentary evidence, including the state financial loss calculation report, was also obtained.
The suspect designation is documented in Letter No. B-2875/N.1.14/Fd.2/11/2026, dated November 9, 2026.
IWS is charged under Article 603 in conjunction with Article 20(c) of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, in conjunction with Article 18 of Law No. 31 of 1999 on the Eradication of Corruption, as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 and in conjunction with Law No. 1 of 2026 on Criminal Penalty Adjustments.
Alternatively, the suspect faces charges under Article 3 of the Anti-Corruption Law, as amended, in conjunction with the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code and applicable legislation.
For investigative purposes, IWS has been detained for 20 days, from November 9 through November 28, 2026, at the Class IIB Karangasem Correctional Facility.
Kajari Kusufi stated that the investigation is being conducted professionally while upholding the presumption of innocence.
The latest suspect designation marks a further development in the alleged corruption case involving the Kelungah Traditional Village LPD. Previously, investigators had named former LPD chairman IWD as a suspect. His case is currently being heard at the Denpasar Corruption Court.
The public is now awaiting further developments in the investigation, particularly regarding the alleged irregularities in the loan approval process, the accountability of those involved, and efforts to recover state financial losses.
KOMPAS SBS
RED DAVID E.SE.
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