Ombudsman Asks The Prosecutor's Office To Separate WanaArtha Customer's Securities Sub Accounts

Ombudsman Building. (Photo: Ombudsman)

JAKARTA - The AGO has been asked to analyze the suspension of WanaArtha Life's accounts and announce the results to the public regarding the flow of Jiwasraya funds. RI Ombudsman member Alamsyah Saragih said that the Attorney General's Office should have mitigated the legal process which could have an impact on other unrelated people, so that assets related to the legal process could be separated from other unrelated assets.

"The prosecutor may have a way to reserve this first. The findings of the money are placed in the same institution from various insurance companies. This is what I have always said should not be considered not systemic," Alamsyah said in his statement, Tuesday, November 10.

He hopes that the AGO will create a mitigation framework for cases that affect people like this. Alamsyah said that the AGO can analyze which assets need to be frozen, whether the securities account is part of the confiscated part or not.

He further assessed that the analysis by the AGO also needs to be conveyed to the public. Don't let the insurance industry have a reason for not completing its obligations.

"In this case, it is the customer's rights. It is necessary to trace the transaction process of the customer which is due whether there is an account that is blocked or not. If an account belonging to an insurance company that is used to transfer to a customer is blocked, it will become the victim of the customer," he said.

The head of the Prosecutor's Commission, Barita Simanjuntak, said that currently the Jiwasraya case with the defendant Benny Tjokro had a verdict even though it was only in the first instance.

"The aspect of the decision is already underway planning for the implementation of the decision. If it is already a verdict, of course the one that can invalidate the decision is legal action (appeal). However, if there is a report regarding a code of ethics or other matters, it becomes Komjak's domain. "The court ruling said that. That's why we ask them to sue them legally," he said.

Barita emphasized that if customers report to Komjak, his party will process allegations of abuse of authority or other code of conduct by prosecutors.

"If he carries out his duties and by the judge it is proven that they cannot be blamed for carrying out their duties. But if there is a report that is disgraceful or is related to that behavior, we will process it. Including, the handling of this case if it is suspected, or it is suspected that something is not professional," said Barita.

He emphasized that with regard to customer funds, Komjak has no authority to intervene in court decisions. Barita confirmed that a number of WanaArtha customers had reported to Komjak. Customers, he said, did not consider the account to be included in the state's money and assets.

"But the court's decision ultimately determines this. That's why we suggest that we take legal action or sue it in a civil manner. But the prosecutor cannot be blamed for carrying out its duties and the court has proven it," he explained.

Barita added that reports related to case handling and violations of the code of ethics by prosecutors must also be accompanied by supporting evidence. So that when asking for information from the prosecutor concerned, the substance becomes clear. Then, if it is accompanied by evidence, then Komjak will submit recommendations.