BALINEWSID.COM, DENPASAR – The Denpasar District Attorney’s Office (Kejaksaan Negeri Denpasar) has named the treasurer of Agung Karya Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) in Peguyangan Kangin Village, Denpasar City, identified by the initials WBA, as a suspect in an alleged corruption case involving state losses of more than Rp1.64 billion.

The suspect was officially named on Thursday after prosecutors found at least two pieces of valid evidence, including witness testimonies, documentary evidence, and the results of a financial audit related to the management of Agung Karya BUMDes from 2020 to 2025.

Denpasar District Attorney Trimo said investigators immediately detained WBA following the suspect designation.

“Today, we have named WBA as a suspect and immediately carried out legal action by placing the suspect in detention,” Trimo said during a press conference.

According to the investigation, the alleged corruption caused state financial losses amounting to approximately Rp1,646,973,283.42. The funds involved originated from Village Funds and Village Fund Allocations provided to Peguyangan Kangin Village.

Investigators revealed that WBA, who served as the BUMDes treasurer between 2020 and 2025, allegedly conducted fictitious financial transactions through Agung Karya BUMDes’ account at Bank BPD Bali.

Trimo stated that the suspect allegedly forged the signatures of the BUMDes chairman and director to withdraw funds from the bank.

“As the treasurer, the suspect unlawfully forged the signatures of the chairman and director to withdraw money from the bank,” he said.

The withdrawals were reportedly not recorded in the BUMDes cash ledger, making them unaccountable both administratively and legally.

“The suspect repeatedly withdrew funds without recording the transactions in the BUMDes cash book,” Trimo explained.

Investigators also found indications that the suspect used BUMDes funds for personal purposes. In addition, WBA allegedly used the identities of local residents to obtain loans from the village-owned enterprise.

“The suspect also used other people’s identities to apply for loans through the BUMDes,” Trimo added.

As a result of the alleged actions, village finances and state finances suffered significant losses.

WBA has been charged under Article 603 in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code, or Article 604 in conjunction with Article 126 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code, as well as Article 8 of Law No. 31 of 1999 on the Eradication of Corruption.

The Denpasar District Attorney’s Office emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing to uncover all legal facts and identify any other parties potentially involved in the case.