Before SK Budiardjo & Nurlela were imprisoned, their land in the Cengkareng area (now transformed into the Golf Lake Residence housing complex) was seized by PT Sedayu Sejahtera Abadi (PT SSA), a subsidiary of Agung Sedayu Group (ASG).
Agung Sedayu Group (ASG), owned by Sugianto Kusuma, also known as Aguan—a successful businessman and volunteer at the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation in Indonesia—has developed this elite residential complex. As part of ASG’s business expansion, the one-hectare plot belonging to SK Budiardjo & Nurlela was taken over, a victim of corporate greed. Initially, SK Budiardjo & Nurlela, as the rightful owners, filed police reports, but soon after, they were criminalized and imprisoned under accusations of forging land certificates (Girik).
The case began in 2006, when SK Budiardjo & Nurlela purchased several pieces of land totaling 1 hectare with certificates of Girik C.1906 Persil 36 S.II (2,231 m²) from Abdul Hamid Subrata, Girik C.5047 Persil 30 S.II (548 m²) from Edy Suwito, and Girik C 391 (1,480 m² and 6,000 m²) from Rais. Since 2006, neither they nor the previous owners had faced any claims of ownership from individuals or corporations. The land was fenced, filled, and used as a container storage area for their car wash business.
On April 21, 2010, the land was seized by force. The entrance was blocked, and armed men, allegedly under orders from Agung Sedayu Group, violently assaulted SK Budiardjo with the backing of Brimob personnel. PT Sedayu Sejahtera Abadi (PT SSA) never initiated legal proceedings or sent any formal notification claiming ownership. Instead, they used brute force, involving elements of law enforcement to seize the land illegally.
Afterward, SK Budiardjo & Nurlela filed several police reports, including LP/424/IV/2010/PMJ/RESTRO JAKBAR on April 21, 2010, and LP/TBL/4529/IX/2016/PMJ/Dit Reskrimum-UM on September 5, 2016, accusing ASG of land seizure and falsification of official documents. Despite these reports, the investigation by the authorities was slow and riddled with misconduct, as found in a 2017 internal review by the National Police Headquarters.
The internal review revealed that several investigating officers failed to conduct professional investigations, either neglecting their duties or deliberately allowing the case to remain unresolved. Multiple investigative teams, spanning from 2010 to 2017, mishandled the case, including the loss of critical case files. As a result, recommendations were made to expedite the investigation, but progress remains stalled.
Although SK Budiardjo & Nurlela were imprisoned, the reports they filed remain unresolved. The case files that were previously dismissed (SP-3) could be reopened, especially with new findings proving that SK Budiardjo & Nurlela did not falsify their land certificates. Instead, they were charged under a lesser crime of submitting false information in official documents, a violation of Article 266(2) of the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP), due to the existence of another land title, SHGB 1633/Cengkareng, sold by PT Bina Marga Jaya to PT SSK.
Crucially, it is now confirmed that the Girik certificates held by SK Budiardjo & Nurlela are authentic. Furthermore, during the land seizure in 2006, the Director of PT SSA was Alexander Halim Kusuma (son of Aguan), not Nono Sampono. This makes Alexander Halim Kusuma legally accountable for the land seizure reported by SK Budiardjo & Nurlela, whose land has since been developed into Golf Lake Residence, a project by Agung Sedayu Group, which also owns the PIK 2 (PT PANI Tbk).
In conclusion, while SK Budiardjo & Nurlela remain imprisoned, their legal battles continue as new evidence emerges that could lead to a reopening of the case and potential legal action against the leadership of PT SSA and Agung Sedayu Group.
Revisiting the Investigation: The Need for Scientific Scrutiny in Budiarjo’s Case
Budiarjo and Nurlela are currently imprisoned on charges of document forgery, yet there is a concerning lack of forensic evidence to back these accusations. This raises serious legal concerns regarding the integrity of the investigation. Will Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo take a fresh look at the case and initiate a new investigation, as per his commitment to scientific approaches in crime-solving? Additionally, it is crucial that Alexander Halim Kusuma, the Director of PT SSA during the events of 2006, is prosecuted as a suspect.
This case brings to light broader issues surrounding the impartiality of law enforcement in Indonesia, particularly when powerful entities like Agung Sedayu Group are involved. A comprehensive re-investigation using scientific methods could clarify the facts and ensure justice is served.
Furthermore, it has been disclosed that Sugianto Kusuma, known as Aguan, relies on his associate, Ali Hanafia, to engage in questionable practices. Instead of dismissing victims who reach out for help and placing the blame on Ali for the misconduct, Aguan should prioritize tackling these injustices rather than focusing solely on his charitable activities. Such actions not only highlight the difficulties faced by victims like Budi but also stress the pressing need for accountability and justice within Indonesia’s legal system.
