Supreme Court Raids Ombudsman Office and Home of Official Yeka Hendra
Indonesia’s Supreme Court (Kejagung) conducted raids on the office and residence of an Ombudsman official on Monday, 9 March.
The raids at both locations were said to be related to recommendations issued by the Ombudsman in connection with obstruction of justice charges in a crude palm oil (CPO) export corruption case involving three convicted corporations.
The Official Involved
Kejagung spokesperson Anang Suprianto confirmed that the Ombudsman official whose office and residence were raided was Yeka Hendra Fatika (YH). However, Anang provided no further explanation regarding what investigators were seeking during the raid.
“Yes, YH,” said Kejagung Public Relations Head Anang Suprianto briefly.
Obstruction Charges
Anang explained that the raid was conducted in connection with Article 21 concerning obstruction of investigation and prosecution in a palm oil case. The convicted defendants in this matter are Marcella Santoso, Wilmar Group corporation, Permata Hijau Group corporation, and Musim Mas Group corporation.
Anang stated that the raid was also related to a civil lawsuit filed by the three convicted corporations to the State Administrative Court (PTUN).
“The charge involves Article 21 regarding obstruction of investigation and prosecution in the palm oil case, which resulted in the acquittal verdict,” Anang explained.
Court Hearing Details
During proceedings in August 2025, the Public Prosecutor’s Office at Jakarta Central District Court revealed collusion between lawyers and judges resulting in the acquittal of three corporations—PT Permata Hijau Group, PT Wilmar Group, and PT Musim Mas Group—in a crude palm oil export corruption case covering January-April 2022.
Prosecutors accused former Vice Chairman of Jakarta Central District Court Muhammad Arif Nuryanta of receiving bribes or gratuities valued at Rp40 billion.
Nuryanta allegedly received these payments jointly with judges Djuyamto, Agam Syarief Baharudin, and Ali Muhtarom (charged in separate files). These three judges presided over and rendered acquittal verdicts in the Jakarta Corruption Court for the three corporations.
During the alleged conspiracy, Ariyanto conveyed information about pending civil lawsuits, state administrative court rulings, and Ombudsman recommendations that could be considered in the ruling on the corporate palm oil corruption case.
Following Ariyanto’s communication, the defendant Muhammad Arif Nuryanta asked about Ariyanto’s seriousness if he wanted assistance, to which Ariyanto responded, “Okay, one package for 20 billion,” and defendant Muhammad Arif Nuryanta replied, “How can I divide with the judges panel? If it’s 3 million dollars, I’m okay,” with Ariyanto responding, “Okay, I’ll try, but please help get the acquittal.”
Items Removed from Ombudsman Building
According to Detik.com, investigators completed the raid around 17:00 WIB. Observers noted investigators leaving the building carrying files, a red handbag, and one box.
They departed using four black vehicles. No comment was provided following the raid.