MDI Ventures Scandal: South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Investigates The Role Of Pandu Sjahrir In Troubled Investment Networks

The South Jakarta District Attorney (Kejari Jaksel) has named three suspects in the alleged corruption and money laundering (TPPU) case related to the investment of PT Metra Digital Investama (MDI Ventures) and PT BRI Ventura Investama (BRI Ventures) to the agricultural startup of PT Tani Group Indonesia (Tanihub) during the 2019 2023 period.

The three names named as suspects are MDI Ventures Director Donald Wihardja, former Tanihub President Director Ivan Arie Sustiawan, and former Tanihub Director Edison Tobing.

However, this step is considered not to have touched the root of the problem. Executive Director of the Center for Budget Analysis (CBA), Uchok Sky Gaddafi, urged the South Jakarta Kejari to expand investigations and examine more parties, including important figures that influence the national digital investment ecosystem.

"This case is not just the work of three people. This is part of the congregation's corrupt practices that involve a wider network among young professionals in the investment and technology sector," said Uchok in his official statement, Sunday (3/8).

Uchok highlighted the footsteps of Donald Wihardja before joining MDI Ventures, when he served as Partner at the Convergence Ventures, which is now known as AC Ventures. He considered that this connection needed to be investigated further, especially regarding big names such as *Pandu Sjahrir*, co-founder of AC Ventures.

"Sjahrir's singer is currently in a strategic position at the Anagata Nusantara (Dantara) Resources Investment Management Agency. His strategic role can be an entry point to dismantle the network structure that may be more complex behind this scandal," said Uchok.

Furthermore, CBA also considers it important to examine @Pamitra Wineka*, co-founder and former CEO of Tanihub, who currently serves as MIND ID's independent commissioner. Uchok reminded that strategic positions should not be a barrier to legal proceedings.

"Pamitra must have key information regarding financial management and potential data manipulation within Tanihub. The Prosecutor's Office should not hesitate to summon him," he said.

Meanwhile, the initial suspicion said that Donald Wihardja approved illegal investment into Tanihub, which was later misused by Ivan Arie and Edison Tobing. Both are suspected of manipulating the company's financial statements in order to withdraw funds from investors and use them for personal gain.

The investigation process is still ongoing. The public is now waiting for the courage of the South Jakarta Kejari to dismantle more into other major actors who have been hiding behind the names of young 'professional' in the landscape of national startup investment.