Commission XIII Regrets Obstruction of Ombudsman at Cibinong Prison, Hearing Set for Monday
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- Komisi XIII DPR RI mengecam tindakan petugas Lapas Cibinong yang menolak akses Ombudsman RI saat inspeksi mendadak, dan menegaskan kewenangan lembaga itu dilindungi UU.
- DPR akan memanggil Ombudsman, Dirjen Pemasyarakatan, Kanwil Jabar, dan Kalapas Cibinong dalam rapat dengar pendapat pada Senin (28/9/2026) untuk mengonfirmasi temuan fasilitas berstandar apartemen.
- Jika tidak ada pembenahan, temuan ini berpotensi mencoreng tata kelola pemasyarakatan dan menimbulkan pertanyaan publik tentang pengawasan di lembaga permasyarakatan.
Deputy Chair of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sugiat Santoso expressed regret over the actions of officers at Cibinong Class IIA Prison who blocked a surprise inspection (sidak) by the Indonesian Ombudsman (Ombudsman RI). According to him, the Ombudsman is a legitimate state institution with the authority to oversee the delivery of public services, so the obstruction cannot be justified.
In a statement received on Friday (25/9/2026), Sugiat stressed that the Ombudsman's duties are protected by Law Number 37 of 2008. The regulation mandates the Ombudsman to conduct direct inspections of public service institutions, including correctional facilities. "We regret the attitude of prison officers who obstructed officials of a formal state institution," he said.
The incident came to light after the Ombudsman found a number of facilities described as apartment-standard in the rear area of Cibinong Prison on Wednesday (23/9/2026). The findings were the result of the second surprise inspection in 2026; during the first inspection, the Ombudsman team was not even granted entry. Ombudsman RI member Fikri Yasin revealed there were more than 10 rooms or buildings separate from the general inmate housing blocks.
Commission XIII did not stop at a statement of position. Sugiat revealed that his side will invite Ombudsman RI, the Director General of Corrections, the West Java Corrections Regional Office, and the Cibinong Prison Head to a hearing (RDP) on Monday (28/9/2026). The main agenda is to confirm the Ombudsman's findings against field facts and explanations from the corrections ranks.
After the hearing, Commission XIII plans to inspect Cibinong Prison directly. This step will serve as the basis for drafting recommendations so that similar problems do not recur. "We will make recommendations so that this issue is resolved," Sugiat said.
"The duties of Ombudsman RI are protected by law, that they have the authority to conduct surprise inspections of public service institutions." — Sugiat Santoso, Deputy Chair of Commission XIII of DPR RI
For readers in Indonesia, this case is not merely a clash between institutions. The obstruction of the Ombudsman has the potential to weaken the public oversight function that is a constitutional right of citizens. When external supervisors cannot enter, the transparency of prison governance is at stake. The discovery of luxury facilities inside the prison also raises questions about potential abuse of authority and unequal treatment of inmates.
From a governance standpoint, Monday's hearing will be a test for the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections. If there is no adequate explanation, public trust in the correctional system could erode. Conversely, if Commission XIII can push for concrete improvements, this momentum could become a turning point for strengthening internal and external oversight in correctional institutions.
The big question: will the DPR push for firm sanctions against those who obstructed the Ombudsman's duties, or instead let this incident pass without consequences? The public awaits the answer on Monday.
