Yeka Hendra Fatika Named Suspect in CPO Corruption Obstruction Case
The Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung) has officially named Yeka Hendra Fatika (YHF), a member of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) for the 2021-2026 term, as a suspect in a case of alleged obstruction of justice related to corruption involving the facilitation of crude palm oil (CPO) exports and derivatives in 2022.
Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi, Director of Special Criminal Cases Prosecution at the Attorney General’s Office (Jampidsus), confirmed the suspect designation following intensive interrogations at the Jampidsus building in Jakarta on Monday, 25 May 2026.
“The investigative team has designated Mr YHF, a member of the Ombudsman RI for the 2021-2026 term, as a suspect in this investigation,” Syarief told reporters.
Syarief explained that Yeka is suspected of intentionally obstructing or undermining the legal process against defendants in the CPO corruption case. The method involved altering the substance of the Ombudsman RI’s Inspection Result Report (LHP).
The LHP, which originally addressed cooking oil shortages in the community, is alleged to have been altered by Yeka to frame the removal of the Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) for corporate export interests. However, the DMO obligation is a crucial element that forms the basis of the legal violations in the CPO corruption case.
Yeka’s case is an extension of proceedings involving lawyer Marcella Santoso. In 2025, Marcella was proven to have paid bribes to secure an acquittal in the CPO corruption case and was involved in money laundering (TPPU).
Attorney General’s Office investigators previously took preventive measures by searching Yeka’s residence in Cibubur in March 2026. During the raid, key documents and electronic evidence were seized to strengthen the case.
Yeka Hendra Fatika is charged under Article 21 of the Corruption Eradication Law (UU Tipikor) in conjunction with Article 20 of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code (KUHP).
To facilitate the investigation and prevent the suspect from fleeing or destroying evidence, the Attorney General’s Office has immediately placed him in detention. “YHF will serve a 20-day detention at Salemba Remand Prison, Attorney General’s Office branch,” Syarief added.
As of publication, the Ombudsman RI has not issued an official statement regarding the legal status of one of its members. The case further tarnishes efforts to uphold the rule of law in a strategic commodity sector that has previously caused significant economic damage to the country. (Ant/I-1)