The panel of judges at the Corruption Court of the Medan District Court acquitted four defendants in the alleged corruption case involving the sale of PTPN I Regional I (formerly PTPN II) assets to developer PT Ciputra Land through an operational cooperation scheme with PT Nusa Dua Propertindo.

The verdict was read by the panel of judges, chaired by Muhammad Kasim, with member judges Yusafrihardi Girsang and Rurita Ningrum, during a trial at the Main Hall of the Corruption Court at the Medan District Court on Wednesday evening (3/6/2026).

The four acquitted defendants are Askani, former Head of the Regional Office of the National Land Agency of North Sumatra; Abdul Rahim Lubis, former Head of the Deli Serdang District Land Office; Imam Subakti, former Director of PT Nusa Dua Propertindo; and Irwan Perangin-angin, former Director of PTPN II.

In its ruling, the panel of judges stated that the defendants were not legally and convincingly proven to have committed corruption as charged by the public prosecutor in either the first or second alternative indictment.

“The defendants are declared not legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing the criminal acts as charged in the first and second indictments. Therefore, the defendants are acquitted of all charges from the public prosecutor,” said Chief Judge Muhammad Kasim while reading the verdict.

The panel of judges also ordered the restoration of the defendants’ rights in their abilities, positions, dignity, and honor, and ordered that they be immediately released from state detention.

“Order that the defendants be immediately released from state detention,” the judge emphasized.

Previously, the public prosecutor from the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office had demanded each defendant be sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a fine of 500 million Indonesian rupiah, subsidiary to 3 months of imprisonment.

In their demand, prosecutor Hendri Edison Sipahutar stated that the defendants were proven to have committed corruption as regulated in Article 3 in conjunction with Article 18 paragraph (1) letter b of Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes in conjunction with Article 20 letter c in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 618 of the Criminal Code.

In addition to imprisonment, the prosecutor also demanded substitute money for state financial losses amounting to 263.43 billion Indonesian rupiah from PT Nusa Dua Propertindo. This amount was reported to have been fully paid to the state treasury through the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office.

This case previously attracted public attention because it involved the sale of PTPN II assets covering 8,077 hectares, which were later developed into the Citraland residential area through an operational cooperation between PTPN II and PT Nusa Dua Propertindo.

Medan Corruption Court

The Medan Corruption Court, located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, is a specialized court established to handle corruption cases. It was created as part of Indonesia’s broader anti-corruption efforts, following the formation of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in the early 2000s. The court has played a key role in prosecuting high-profile corruption cases, reflecting the country’s ongoing struggle to combat systemic graft.

Medan District Court

The Medan District Court, located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, is a key judicial institution that handles civil and criminal cases in the region. Its history dates back to the Dutch colonial era, when it was established as part of the colonial legal system, and it continues to operate today as a symbol of Indonesia’s independent judiciary. The court has been involved in several notable trials, reflecting its role in upholding law and order in one of the country’s largest cities.

National Land Agency of North Sumatra

The National Land Agency of North Sumatra (BPN Sumut) is a regional government office located in Medan that manages land administration, registration, and spatial planning for the province. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s national land reform efforts, which began after independence in 1945 and were formalized under the Basic Agrarian Law of 1960. Today, the agency plays a key role in resolving land disputes and issuing certificates for property rights in North Sumatra.

Deli Serdang District Land Office

The Deli Serdang District Land Office, located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, serves as the government agency responsible for land registration, titling, and administration in the Deli Serdang region. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s evolving land management systems, which were shaped by colonial-era Dutch regulations and later reformed under national agrarian laws post-independence. The office plays a crucial role in managing land rights and resolving disputes in a rapidly developing area near Medan.

PTPN I Regional I

PTPN I Regional I is a state-owned plantation enterprise in Indonesia, part of the broader PTPN group (Perusahaan Terbatas Perkebunan Nusantara). It manages agricultural estates, primarily focusing on commodities like rubber, tea, and palm oil, with roots tracing back to the colonial-era Dutch plantations. The company operates in the Aceh and North Sumatra regions, playing a key role in Indonesia’s agro-industrial economy through both cultivation and processing.

PTPN II

PTPN II refers to a former state-owned plantation company in Indonesia, originally established during the Dutch colonial era as part of the “Ondernemings” (plantation enterprises) for cultivating commodities like rubber, tea, and palm oil. After Indonesia’s independence, it was nationalized and managed under the PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) system, with PTPN II specifically overseeing plantations in North Sumatra. Today, the company’s legacy is tied to the region’s agricultural history, though many of its assets have been restructured or privatized as part of broader reforms in Indonesia’s plantation sector.

North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office

The North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office, located in Medan, Indonesia, serves as the provincial-level legal prosecution authority for the region. Its history reflects the broader development of Indonesia’s judicial system following independence, with the office overseeing criminal prosecutions and law enforcement across North Sumatra. While specific founding dates are less documented, it operates under the framework of the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office, which was established in 1945.

Citraland

Citraland is a large-scale, integrated residential and commercial development in Indonesia, most notably located in Surabaya. Developed by the Ciputra Group starting in the 1990s, it was designed as a self-contained “city within a city,” featuring housing, schools, shopping centers, and recreational facilities. Its creation reflects Indonesia’s rapid urbanization and the rise of private, master-planned communities catering to the middle and upper classes.