The Head of the Legal Information Section of the Bali High\nProsecutor\u2019s Office (Kejati), I Gede Wiraguna Wiradarma, stated that his\noffice respects the Attorney General\u2019s Office efforts in investigating\nalleged misuse of authority in managing the Foreign Tourist Levy (PWA)\nfunds valued at 671 billion rupiah in Bali. To date, the Bali High\nProsecutor\u2019s Office is merely awaiting co-ordination if required.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investigation process is still ongoing, and authority rests\nwith the central level. In principle, we respect the current process,\u201d\nhe said when contacted by telephone on Friday, 13 March 2026.<\/p>\n
In law enforcement practice, co-ordination between the Attorney\nGeneral\u2019s Office and regional prosecutors is a common occurrence,\nparticularly when the clarification process concerns policies or\nprogrammes implemented by regional governments.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf further co-ordination is needed later, we will assist in\ngathering data in the region,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
To date, the clarification process is ongoing and various parties\nhave been asked to await the results of the in-depth investigation\nconducted by central-level institutions.<\/p>\n
Regional prosecutors typically assist in providing information or\ndocuments required, without assuming authority for case handling at the\ncentral level, Wira explained.<\/p>\n
The Attorney General\u2019s Office\u2019s clarification effort is also viewed\nas part of the oversight mechanism for public financial management.\nThrough this process, it is hoped that the management of funds derived\nfrom foreign tourist levies can proceed transparently, accountably, and\nin accordance with applicable legal regulations.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the regional government previously stated that PWA funds\nwere designated for various programmes related to cultural preservation,\nenvironmental protection, and strengthening Bali\u2019s tourism quality. The\nlevy policy itself is one instrument designed to support sustainable\ntourism on the Island of the Gods, whilst maintaining balance between\ntourism activities and the preservation of local cultural values.<\/p>\n
\u201cThus, the process currently underway at the Attorney General\u2019s\nOffice is understood as part of efforts to ensure that the\nimplementation of this policy proceeds in accordance with its original\npurpose,\u201d Wira clarified.<\/p>\n
As previously reported, the Attorney General\u2019s Office began\ninvestigating the management of PWA funds in Bali, valued at hundreds of\nbillions of rupiah. The investigation is being conducted through a\nclarification process requesting documents and statements from several\nofficials in the Bali Provincial Government.<\/p>\n
The request for statements was reportedly sent on 9 March 2026 to the\nBali Provincial Civil Servant Police Unit (Satpol PP), one of the\nagencies involved in implementing and overseeing the foreign tourist\nlevy policy.<\/p>\n
Since the PWA regulations in Bali began to be enforced, the Bali\nProvincial Satpol PP has played a role in overseeing implementation of\nthe foreign tourist levy policy in the field. Though not involved in\nfund management or utilisation, Satpol PP is tasked with enforcing\nregional regulations and ensuring foreign tourists comply with payment\nobligations for the levy.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bali-high-prosecutors-office-awaits-attorney-general-co-ordination-on-671-billion-rupiah-foreign-tourist-levy-1773395702", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }