Bank Mandiri Apologizes For Blocking Pati Activist Account Amid Police Request
- Bank Mandiri blocked bank accounts belonging to Supriyono, coordinator of the Aliansi Masyarakat Pati Bersatu, containing Rp 80.9 million in personal funds and protest donations following a request...
- The financial freeze targeted Supriyono, widely known as Botok, who serves as the coordinator for the Pati-based alliance.
- Bank Mandiri corporate secretary Adhika Vista confirmed that the institution processed the account restrictions after receiving formal instructions from law enforcement.
Bank Mandiri blocked bank accounts belonging to Supriyono, coordinator of the Aliansi Masyarakat Pati Bersatu, containing Rp 80.9 million in personal funds and protest donations following a request from law enforcement authorities ahead of planned demonstrations in Jakarta on August 27, 2026. According to Kompas.com reporting, Corporate Secretary Adhika Vista stated that the state-owned bank acted in accordance with official procedures and standard regulatory compliance.
Bank Mandiri Freezes Activist Accounts Following Law Enforcement Request
The financial freeze targeted Supriyono, widely known as Botok, who serves as the coordinator for the Pati-based alliance. According to Kompas.com, the frozen funds totaled Rp 80.9 million, consisting of a combination of personal savings and community donations meant to cover logistical costs, accommodations, and operational expenses for demonstrators traveling to the capital.
Bank Mandiri corporate secretary Adhika Vista confirmed that the institution processed the account restrictions after receiving formal instructions from law enforcement. Vista noted that the bank executed the directive according to established legal protocols rather than through unilateral action, while offering apologies to the customer for any resulting inconvenience, as reported by Kompas.com.
Activist Response and Public Reaction to the Account Block
Supriyono expressed sharp disappointment regarding the financial restrictions, characterizing the measure as undue pressure on his organization. In coverage provided by IDN Times, the coordinator maintained that the alliance’s journey to Jakarta aimed strictly at forwarding public demands in an orderly fashion.
InsyaAllah. Karena ini kan aspirasi rakyat Indonesia. Perampasan RUU perampasan aset koruptor dan hukuman mati koruptor ini kan aspirasi seluruh rakyat Indonesia. Jadi kami teman-teman dari Pati datang ke Jakarta itu tidak ada niat untuk membuat kerusuhan ya. Kami di sini murni mengawal aspirasi rakyat Indonesia dengan tertib, aman, dan damai,
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Despite these hurdles, IDN Times noted that the alliance coordinator dismissed rumors of extended camping protests near the parliamentary complex, confirming that participants intend to adhere strictly to statutory guidelines for public assemblies between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Online observers voiced significant displeasure regarding the freezing of the funds, with various digital commentary highlighting threats of customer withdrawals from Bank Mandiri as reported by AFU.id. Meanwhile, broader security preparations in Jakarta remain underway, with officials like Governor Pramono indicating a preference for humane approaches toward upcoming demonstrations, according to Kompas.tv.
Bank Mandiri reiterated that its operational framework continues to rely on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and caution when handling third-party requests from judicial or investigative bodies, according to Kompas.com.