BNI Ensures Fund Repayment Process for Aek Nabara Aligns with Investigation Developments
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BNI, has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the repayment of funds belonging to members of the Credit Union (CU) Paroki Aek Nabara in Rantauprapat, North Sumatra, in accordance with the findings of the law enforcement investigation. Based on developments in the police investigation, the amount of funds embezzled in this case totals around Rp28 billion.
BNI’s Director of Human Capital & Compliance, Munadi Herlambang, stated that BNI understands and shares the concerns and impacts experienced by the CU Paroki Aek Nabara members. The company also extends its apologies for this incident and is committed to resolving the customer fund repayments based on the progress of the legal process.
“Developments in the investigation provide clarity on the value of the losses, which serve as the basis for BNI in resolving the fund repayments accurately, measurably, and accountably,” said Munadi.
The fund repayment process will be formalised in a legal agreement agreed upon by both parties, as part of a transparent and accountable resolution mechanism to provide certainty, protection, and a clear legal foundation for all parties.
Furthermore, Munadi emphasised that since the case came to light in February 2026, BNI has actively taken resolution steps, including handing over initial fund repayments to CU Paroki Aek Nabara as a demonstration of good faith and responsibility to customers.
“From the start, BNI has not remained idle. We have continued to carry out the resolution process carefully so that the outcome is not only swift but also legally valid and provides certainty for all parties,” he added.
On that occasion, Munadi also confirmed that the case was uncovered through the company’s internal supervision and was immediately followed up with a report to law enforcement authorities. In the process, the perpetrator has been designated as a suspect and secured by the police.
The product used by the perpetrator is not an official BNI product and was never recorded in the company’s operational system. This incident is an individual action carried out outside the system, authority, and official banking procedures. He also assured that all customer funds held in official BNI products remain safe and unaffected by this incident.
BNI’s Director of Network & Retail Funding, Rian Eriana Kaslan, stressed the importance of enhancing public financial literacy as a preventive measure against similar potential crimes.
The public is urged to avoid offers that do not align with general banking practices, such as promises of unreasonably high interest rates or transactions outside official mechanisms.
“We urge the public to increase vigilance, particularly against investment offers not made through official banking channels. Ensure that every product and transaction is conducted through verifiable official channels,” said Rian.
He also reminded the public not to be easily swayed by unverified information and to always prioritise caution in all financial activities.
“The public can verify through BNI’s official website, the wondr by BNI application, contact BNI Call services, or visit the nearest branch office to confirm the validity of products and services,” he added.
BNI will continue to monitor this process until it is fully resolved, while upholding principles of prudence, transparency, and consumer protection in accordance with applicable regulations.
This step is also part of BNI’s commitment to continuously strengthen its internal supervision system and enhance public education to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future.
With the support of the ongoing legal process and measured resolution efforts, BNI is optimistic that the entire process will proceed smoothly, providing certainty and justice for all parties.