Investigation process case fraud sell buy land and buildings (case study in the Directorate Investigation East Java Regional Police General Crimes)

Abstract

This research aims to examine the investigation process of fraud cases in the sale and purchase of land and buildings handled by the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation of the East Java Regional Police. The research method used is empirical juridical with a sociological approach, involving field observations and interviews with investigators, victims, and witnesses. Primary data were obtained directly from cases handled by the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation of the East Java Regional Police, while secondary data were derived from legislation, books, and legal journals. The findings indicate that the investigation process of fraud cases in land and building sales consists of several stages, including preliminary investigations to gather evidence, case hearings, formal investigations involving witness summons and evidence collection, followed by the determination of suspects and the preparation of case files. The case study examined in this research involves fraud committed by Didik Wahyu Arianto , Director of PT. Griya Salam Lestari, resulting in a total loss of IDR 2,755,660,000 from 18 victims. The investigators applied Article 378 of the Criminal Code on fraud as well as provisions from Law No. 1 of 2011 on Housing and Settlement Areas. This research highlights the importance of coordination between investigators and relevant institutions, such as the National Land Agency (BPN) and the Housing and Settlement Office, to ensure legal protection for victims. Additionally, it was found that weak supervision of land plot sales practices that do not meet legal requirements is a major contributing factor to similar fraud cases. Therefore, strengthening regulations and enforcing stricter supervision over housing development permits are necessary to prevent the recurrence of such cases.