BALINEWSID.COM, JEMBRANA – The Bali High Prosecutor’s Office has conducted an on-site inspection of mangrove land involved in a land swap owned by PT Bali Turtle Island Development in Budeng Village, Jembrana Regency, on Wednesday (April 29, 2026).

The inspection marks the early stage of an investigation aimed at verifying the legality and accuracy of land data covering approximately 44.4 hectares. However, due to time constraints and difficult terrain, the team was only able to assess one out of the seven planned locations.

Head of Operational Control for Special Crimes at Kejati Bali, Anak Agung Ngurah Jayalantara, said the verification process remains ongoing as the available data is still incomplete.

“Out of seven locations, we have only inspected one. The data we have received is also not yet comprehensive, including land certificates that have only been partially collected,” he stated.

He explained that the inspected area includes both forest and non-forest zones, requiring detailed cross-checking between maps from the Forest Area Consolidation Agency and data from the National Land Agency.

Investigators also encountered obstacles due to missing key documents, including around 15 land certificates whose whereabouts remain unknown.

“We are still waiting for data from the BPN, including sale and purchase documents and land records, to verify previous processes,” Jayalantara added.

The prosecutor’s office has not ruled out potential irregularities in land ownership or transaction processes. However, the current focus remains on ensuring the accuracy of land size and legal status based on official documentation.

Meanwhile, Head of BPN Jembrana, I Gde Wita, said the activity is part of a joint survey involving multiple agencies.

“The goal is to determine the physical condition on the ground and define forest area boundaries that are part of the land exchange between the forestry sector and BTID,” he said.

He added that boundary determination is conducted by the BPKH team and then verified through measurements by BPN officers as a comparison.

Looking ahead, Kejati Bali plans to carry out further inspections in Karangasem, where the BTID mangrove land swap is believed to involve more complex issues.