Hundreds of residents, along with dozens of people representing the Serdang Bedagai (Sergai) Youth Association, held a protest at the Kota Galuh Village Office in Perbaungan District, Sergai, North Sumatra.

The action was triggered by allegations of misappropriation of the 2024 Village Fund budget amounting to Rp 434 million, allegedly involving the Head of Kota Galuh Village.

In their speeches, the protesters demanded that the Head of Kota Galuh Village immediately resign from his position. The protest took place under the escort of police officers from the Sergai Police to ensure the situation remained safe and conducive.

After some time of oration, the Village Head finally met with the crowd and provided clarification directly.

The protest coordinator conveyed at least six demands, including asking for the village head’s resignation, restitution of state losses, and an open clarification to the public.

“We will proceed with a second round of action to the Sergai Inspectorate Office if these demands are ignored. We demand not only the return of the budget but also the removal from office,” the coordinator stated firmly.

It was added that the action proceeded peacefully, the group remained cooperative, and they hoped the village government would be open in resolving the issue.

In response, the Head of Kota Galuh Village stated that he respected the residents’ action as a form of social control.

“This serves as a reminder for us. We uphold the principle of presumption of innocence and remain cooperative in the ongoing process at the Inspectorate and the Corruption Crime Unit of the Sergai Police,” he said.

He also mentioned that his side still had 60 days from the issuance of the Audit Results Report to resolve the matter.

“We will settle this responsibility in accordance with applicable regulations,” he concluded.

Previously, the Head of the Sergai Regency Inspectorate revealed that the audit results found state losses of Rp434 million in the use of the 2024 Kota Galuh Village Fund.

“It was found that there were capital expenditures not carried out and physical development activities not realized, yet their budgets had been used,” he explained.

Until the protest ended, the situation at the location remained safe and conducive under the supervision of officers from the Sergai Police and the Perbaungan Police Precinct.

Kota Galuh Village Office

The Kota Galuh Village Office is the administrative center for Kota Galuh village in Ciamis Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The area is historically significant as the former location of the Galuh Kingdom, a medieval Hindu kingdom that was a major power in western Java from around the 7th to the 16th centuries. Today, the office serves the modern community while being situated in a region rich with the legacy of this ancient Javanese civilization.

Perbaungan District

Perbaungan District is a regency (kecamatan) located in the Serdang Bedagai Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, it was part of the Sultanate of Deli and developed as a significant agricultural and trade center, particularly for commodities like rubber and palm oil. Today, it remains an important regional hub for commerce and transportation in the province.

Serdang Bedagai (Sergai) Youth Association

The Serdang Bedagai (Sergai) Youth Association is a community organization in the Serdang Bedagai Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It was established to empower local youth through social, educational, and cultural activities, fostering regional development and preserving local traditions. While its specific founding date isn’t widely documented, such associations typically emerged in the late 20th century as part of broader movements to engage young people in community building.

Sergai Police

“Sergai Police” does not refer to a known cultural site, historical landmark, or tourist destination. It appears to be a reference to a local police station or law enforcement unit in the Sergai district of North Sumatra, Indonesia. As a functional administrative office, it does not have a notable public history as a cultural or heritage site.

Sergai Inspectorate Office

The Sergai Inspectorate Office is a local government administrative building in North Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily serving the Sergai (Serdang Bedagai) Regency. While specific historical details about the office itself are limited, it functions as a key center for regional public services and governance, reflecting the area’s development following the formal establishment of Sergai Regency in 2003.

Corruption Crime Unit of the Sergai Police

The “Corruption Crime Unit of the Sergai Police” is a specialized law enforcement division within the police force of Serdang Bedagai Regency (Sergai) in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Its primary function is to investigate and combat corruption cases within its jurisdiction, operating as part of Indonesia’s broader national efforts against corruption led by agencies like the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission). Such units were established to address graft at the local level, reflecting the decentralization of anti-corruption enforcement in the post-Suharto reform era.

Sergai Regency Inspectorate

The Sergai Regency Inspectorate is the local government oversight body for Serdang Bedagai Regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It functions as an internal audit institution responsible for monitoring and evaluating the regency’s administration to ensure accountability and proper governance. Its establishment is part of Indonesia’s broader decentralization and bureaucratic reform efforts following the fall of the New Order regime in the late 1990s.

Perbaungan Police Precinct

The Perbaungan Police Precinct is a local law enforcement station located in Perbaungan, a town within the Serdang Bedagai Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Its history is tied to the development of the region’s administrative and security infrastructure, serving the community in maintaining public order and safety.