Freezing of protester’s bank account draws flak
Civil groups said the timing of Bank Mandiri’s freezing of a protest coordinator’s account raised concerns that banking powers were being used to restrict citizens’ right to protest.
Civil groups have criticized Bank Mandiri for freezing the bank account of a protest coordinator, raising concerns about potential restrictions on citizens' right to protest. Supriyono, coordinator of the United Pati Community Alliance, had his account frozen, containing around Rp 80.9 million (US$4,900) for personal funds and donations intended for protesters.
Mandiri, the state-run bank, apologized and stated the freeze was due to a request from law enforcement, though they did not specify the agency or provide details of the case. Rights groups argue that the freeze may violate Article 140 of the Criminal Law Procedures Code, which requires court authorization for account freezing as a coercive measure.
They warn that the timing of the freeze suggests banking powers are being used to restrict citizens' right to protest.
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