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 expressed frustration over the freezing of his personal bank account and those belonging to his organisation. The accounts of Mandiri finance director Dobby Chew and an NGO called Hayat, managed by Chew, have also been frozen. Hadi was barred from leaving the country and only discovered the travel restriction while checking his status on the MyBorderPass app.
He has urged authorities to explain the restrictions and lift them immediately, stating that he and Chew have not been contacted or questioned about the matter. Hadi emphasized that Mandiri is a civil society organisation focused on empowering young people and promoting social justice, human rights, government transparency, economic justice, and environmental sustainability.
The organisation was founded in 2024 as a youth-led initiative. Hadi also denied allegations that Mandiri was involved in political manoeuvring or attempts to overthrow the government.
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