OJK urges public to remain calm over AMPB account transaction suspension
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has urged the public to remain calm in response to information regarding the suspension of transactions on an account belonging to Supriyono, coordinator of the Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB). OJK stated that public funds deposited in banks remain safe, are kept confidential under the Banking Law, and are guaranteed by the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS).
Dian Ediana Rae, Chief Executive of Banking Supervision at OJK, said that the implementation of customer account security procedures also falls within OJK’s supervisory remit. In this matter, OJK continuously coordinates with all relevant stakeholders in handling the account issue.
OJK acknowledged that the public response shows this is an important matter, as various events, issues, or rumours related to banking have the potential to affect not only one particular bank. An issue can also potentially influence the stability and perception of the banking and financial system as a whole, especially matters concerning reputation and public trust.
OJK fully understands that trust is the main foundation of the financial services industry, and that the incident as reported in various news outlets raises questions among the public. However, Dian said that a transaction suspension, if carried out for purposes in accordance with applicable regulations, is actually a form of protection, not a threat, to trust.
He added that the transaction suspension process is temporary and will end once the investigation process is completed. If no criminal violation is found, access to the account should be reopened.
Previously, Supriyono’s bank account was allegedly blocked while he was accompanying Pati residents to convey their aspirations in Jakarta on Friday (21/8). The account reportedly contained Rp80.9 million in personal funds and public donations for protest activities.
The incident drew attention from civil society coalitions. The action was alleged to violate the law, hinder freedom of expression, and threaten public trust in the security of funds in the banking system.
Meanwhile, the Metro Jaya Regional Police explained that the measure by investigators from the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate was a request for transaction suspension, not an account freeze. The suspension refers to Article 26 of Law Number 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering and is valid for a maximum of five working days.
Metro Jaya Police spokesperson Commissioner Budi Hermanto said the suspension lasts for five working days. He also confirmed that the funds remain in the account and will be returned to the owner after the five working day investigation period. He added that the transaction suspension also refers to Article 237 of Law Number 4 of 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector.