Mbah Tupon Case Resolved, Land Mafia Still Lurking for Residents
JAKARTA - The land mafia case that afflicted Tupon Hadi Suwarno, known as Mbah Tupon, a resident of Ngentak Hamlet, Bangunjiwo Village, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), has finally reached a positive resolution.
After a lengthy legal process since April 2025, the land certificate belonging to him has now been returned to his possession.
“We from Mbah Tupon’s Legal Team express our utmost gratitude. Without the extraordinary assistance from various parties, it would have been impossible for this certificate to be returned to Mbah Tupon,” stated Mbah Tupon’s legal representative, Suki Ratnasari, quoted from an official statement on Monday (13/04/2026).
This case began in April 2025 when suspicions of land mafia targeting Mbah Tupon’s assets came to light.
In response, the Regional Office of the National Land Agency (BPN) for DIY Province took action by sending a letter to the State Wealth and Auction Service Office (KPKNL) to suspend the land auction process.
The Head of the Bantul Regency Land Office, Tri Harnanto, described the resolution of this case as the result of synergy between the local government, law enforcement agencies, and the Bantul Regency Land Office.
“This is a collective synergy between the local government, law enforcement apparatus, and the Bantul Regency Land Office. It represents the strength in providing fast, accurate, and accountable services to the public,” he said.
Although this case has been settled and the perpetrators have been found guilty, the local government has reminded that land mafia practices still pose a threat to society.
The Bupati of Bantul has advised residents to be cautious of parties offering assistance with land administration under enticing promises.
“This case was quite complex and multi-layered. There were many perpetrators, but Alhamdulillah, they have all been processed and convicted,” said Abdul.
“This serves as a lesson for the public; we must not let similar incidents occur. There are still many similar cases that go undetected due to limitations. We ask the public, if there are similar matters, to report them to law enforcement,” stated Kristanti.
The public is also urged to be proactive in managing the legality of their land and to safeguard their land documents to avoid potential disputes in the future.