KY Examines Head and Deputy Head of Depok District Court Arrested in KPK Operation

JAKARTA — The Judicial Commission (KY) conducted ethics investigations into the Head of Depok District Court I Wayan Eka Mariarta and his Deputy, Bambang Setyawan on Friday, 13 March 2026.

“Yes, that is correct. This morning at 08:00 we will examine the Head and Deputy Head of Depok District Court who were arrested in the KPK operation,” said Abhan, Head of the Judicial Oversight and Investigation Division of the Indonesian Judicial Commission, when confirmed by journalists on Friday morning.

Abhan stated that the investigations would be conducted at the KPK.

The KPK designated five individuals as suspects in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the receipt of bribes or promises in the handling of land disputes at Depok District Court.

Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution at the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, stated that the designation of suspects was based on sufficient evidence in the alleged corruption offence involving the receipt of bribes or promises related to land dispute proceedings at Depok District Court.

“The KPK is escalating this matter to the investigation stage by designating five suspects,” said Asep at a press conference at the KPK Red and White Building in Jakarta on Friday, 6 February 2026.

The KPK stated that the alleged corruption case originated from a request for accelerated execution of land clearance filed by PT Karabha Digdaya (KD), a subsidiary of the Finance Ministry, with Depok District Court.

Following a final and binding court decision, PT Karabha Digdaya filed a request for execution of land clearance in January 2025.

However, as of February 2025, the execution had not yet been carried out.

“PT KD also filed several execution requests with Depok District Court as the land was to be utilised imminently,” he said.

On the other hand, residents filed a motion for judicial review in February 2025.

In this situation, Eka and Bambang then requested Yohansyah, as the court bailiff, to act as an intermediary between PT KD and Depok District Court.

“During the process, the two reached an agreement on a fee for accelerated execution amounting to Rp 850 million,” said Asep.

Meanwhile, regarding other alleged receipts, Bambang Setyawan is suspected of violating Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999, as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Offences.