Controversy over the Summoning of Arinal Djunaidi, Legal Counsel for Soroti Legal Certainty of PI 10 Percent Case

JAKARTA - The controversy over the summons of former Lampung Governor, Arinal Djunaidi, by the Lampung High Prosecutor's Office (Kejati) triggered a debate regarding legal certainty in handling the case of alleged corruption of 10 percent participating interest (PI).

Arinal's lawyer, Ana Sofa Yuking, questioned the steps of the Attorney General's Office which again summoned his client as a witness, even though the PT LEB case had entered the trial stage at the Tanjung Karang District Court since February 4, 2026.

According to Ana, the transfer of the case file to the court indicates that the investigation process has been completed, so that the authority to examine is in the hands of the panel of judges, not the investigator.

"This raises serious questions about legal certainty and due process of law," said Ana.

The Lampung Prosecutor's Office previously said Arinal missed two summonses for an examination in April 2026. However, the legal representative confirmed that the absence was not a form of non-cooperation, but a legal attitude because he considered the summons to be no longer relevant procedurally.

On the other hand, this issue also highlights the aspect of the 10 percent PI governance which has been an important instrument for oil and gas producing areas. The Association of Oil and Gas Producing and Renewable Energy Regions previously stated that the 10 percent PI is a business-regulatory scheme aimed at strengthening the Regional Owned Business (BUMD), not just a revenue-sharing fund.

The funds, according to Ana, have contributed to the economy through BUMD dividends and increased Lampung's Regional Original Income (PAD).

The uncertainty in this legal process is considered potentially impacting the investment climate in the regional energy sector, especially regarding regulatory certainty and protection for the management of PI by BUMD.