Saturday, 11 July 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The Legal Aid Institute of Medan (Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Medan/LBH Medan) has criticized the alleged deployment of dozens of armed personnel from the Indonesian Military (Tentara Nasional Indonesia/TNI) to guard the residence of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) at the Indonesian Attorney General's Office, Dr. Febrie Adriansyah, S.H., M.H.
According to LBH Medan, the move could raise concerns that there may be an attempt to obstruct ongoing investigations or create an alleged "obstruction of justice" situation. The issue has emerged amid several high-profile corruption cases that are currently receiving significant public attention.LBH Medan stated that developments related to alleged corruption cases in several major cases, including Batu Bara PLN, Asabri, and Krakatau Steel, must be closely monitored. The organization expressed concern that the public could perceive law enforcement officers and investigators as being under pressure while carrying out their duties.
The Director of LBH Medan, Irvan Saputra, S.H., M.H., said that allegations of interference with law enforcement related to investigations conducted by the Metro Jaya Police must be carefully monitored by all parties. He argued that a series of consecutive events indicated a situation that could potentially affect the independence of the legal process.
Irvan explained that the concerns arose after information circulated regarding the presence of numerous armed TNI personnel guarding the residence of the Jampidsus. This was followed by reports of TNI personnel being present at the Metro Jaya Police headquarters, alleged visits by senior military officers to police facilities, and increased security measures involving Brimob units around the police directorate.
According to Irvan, the sequence of events created circumstances that could lead to suspicions that the ongoing investigation process was being disrupted."In the handling of corruption cases involving extraordinarily large amounts of public interest and state resources, such developments may create the perception among society that pressure, intervention, or intimidation is being directed at law enforcement officials who are carrying out their responsibilities," Irvan said in an official statement on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
LBH Medan suspects that there may have been actions intended to influence, intimidate, or hinder investigations, prosecution processes, or judicial proceedings. Irvan emphasized that these allegations must be thoroughly examined to ensure that the principles of independence and transparency within the legal system remain protected."Such allegations must be comprehensively investigated because they could threaten the independence and transparency of law enforcement, which are fundamental principles of a constitutional state as stipulated in Article 1 Paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution," Irvan added.
LBH Medan also assessed that the involvement of armed TNI personnel in securing the Jampidsus residence was inconsistent with the provisions of Presidential Regulation Number 66 of 2025.
Irvan explained that the regulation provides protection for prosecutors when there is a real threat to their safety, lives, or property due to the execution of their official duties. However, he argued that the regulation could not serve as a legal basis for deploying military forces in matters related to civilian criminal law enforcement."Security and law enforcement duties fundamentally fall under the authority of the police based on Law Number 2 of 2002. The involvement of the TNI in this context could blur the distinction between the state's defense function and civilian law enforcement, creating a problematic precedent in a democratic legal state," Irvan stated.
He emphasized that Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the TNI stipulates that the primary duty of the armed forces is national defense. Meanwhile, security and law enforcement responsibilities are assigned to the Indonesian National Police under Law Number 2 of 2002.Therefore, LBH Medan urged the government to openly explain the legal basis and reasons behind the deployment of TNI personnel to guard the Jampidsus residence. According to Irvan, such transparency is necessary to prevent public perception that military functions are being expanded into the area of civilian law enforcement.
"This action could damage the legal system. The deployment of armed forces in situations connected to legal proceedings may create the impression that certain interests are being protected or that corruption investigations are being pressured if there is no clear legal basis and transparent explanation," Irvan said.
In response to the situation, LBH Medan called on President Prabowo Subianto to take several measures to ensure that legal processes are carried out independently and transparently.
LBH Medan requested the President initiate an independent and transparent investigation into all events that have raised concerns regarding possible obstruction of law enforcement. The organization also urged the government to publicly explain the legal basis and urgency behind the deployment of TNI personnel to secure the Jampidsus residence.The organization further called on all law enforcement institutions to perform their duties professionally without external pressure or interference. The government must ensure that every state institution exercises its authority in accordance with the Constitution and applicable laws.
In addition, LBH Medan demanded a clear commitment from the government that all alleged corruption cases will be handled fully, transparently, and without special treatment for any particular party.Irvan also called on Commission III and Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), the Prosecutorial Commission, the National Police Commission (Kompolnas), the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, and other oversight institutions to closely monitor all developments surrounding the matter.
According to him, law enforcement must continue to uphold the principles of the rule of law, transparency, objectivity, accountability, and respect for human rights. These principles are essential to maintaining public trust in efforts to eradicate corruption."The President must ensure that institutions responsible for law enforcement understand that this case must be investigated thoroughly to its roots and that no one should be protected," Irvan concluded. (IDNC)
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