Mandiri says bank accounts of directors, NGOs frozen
Executive director Amir Hadi says neither he nor the organisation has been contacted or told why the accounts were frozen.
Mandiri executive director Amir Hadi has urged authorities to explain and lift restrictions on his personal bank account and those of Mandiri finance director Dobby Chew and an NGO funded by Chew. Neither Hadi nor Chew have been contacted about the restrictions or given reasons for them. Mandiri has stated it is prepared to cooperate with any investigation and will provide full cooperation to police and other authorities if required.
The travel restrictions come a week after Hadi noticed a ban on his movements, revealed after he checked his status on the MyBorderPass app. The restrictions were discovered after Chew faced difficulties returning from Jakarta, though he was eventually allowed entry. Hadi also denied allegations that Mandiri was involved in political activities or attempting to overthrow the government.
Mandiri, founded in 2024, is a youth-led civil society organisation focused on empowering young people and university students, with a focus on social justice, human rights, government transparency, economic justice, and environmental sustainability.
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