The handling of the alleged corruption case involving the National Economic Program (PENA) Social Assistance in Samosir Regency has entered a new phase. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the case files will soon be transferred to court for trial proceedings.

The Samosir District Prosecutor’s Office stated that the investigation process has been completed and is now in the final stage before the case is transferred (Stage II). This transfer marks the readiness of the public prosecutors to bring this case to trial.

It was conveyed that the case files are nearly finished and ready to be transferred in the near future.

“The case files are almost complete. They will be transferred to the court shortly for an immediate trial. It is confirmed for early April,” the statement said.

Regarding the possibility of other suspects, the prosecutor’s office stated it would monitor the facts revealed during the trial.

“We will see later in the trial whether other suspects will emerge or not,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, the reporter, Marko Sihotang, requested that all parties involved in the alleged social assistance irregularities be thoroughly investigated.

“All involved parties must be investigated so that the handling of this case is truly complete and provides a sense of justice,” he emphasized.

The PENA Social Assistance case previously drew public attention due to suspected irregularities in the distribution of aid intended for beneficiary communities. In this case, law enforcement officials have named a suspect and conducted examinations of several related parties.

The Samosir District Prosecutor’s Office emphasized that the entire case handling process is carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Transparency at every stage is also maintained to ensure justice.

The public is advised to follow the trial process objectively and not be influenced by unverified information. The trial is expected to clearly reveal the alleged irregularities in the social assistance program.

In this case, the Samosir District Prosecutor’s Office has named and detained a suspect, namely the former Head of the Social Service and Community Empowerment Office, Fitri Agus Karokaro.

Samosir District Prosecutor’s Office

The Samosir District Prosecutor’s Office is a government legal institution located on Samosir Island in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It operates under the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office and is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and representing the state in its district. While specific founding details are not widely published, it functions as part of the national legal framework established after Indonesia’s independence to uphold law in the region surrounding Lake Toba.

National Economic Program (PENA) Social Assistance

The National Economic Program (PENA) Social Assistance is not a physical place or cultural site, but a social welfare program in Indonesia. It was established as part of broader government efforts to provide direct cash transfers and other forms of aid to low-income families and vulnerable groups to alleviate poverty and support economic stability.

Samosir Regency

Samosir Regency is an administrative region located on Samosir Island and part of the mainland within Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is the cultural heartland of the Batak Toba people, with a history deeply tied to the ancient Batak kingdoms and the massive volcanic eruption that formed Lake Toba tens of thousands of years ago. The area is renowned for its traditional villages, such as Tomok and Simanindo, which preserve unique Batak architecture, stone tombs, and vibrant cultural performances.