As explained by the head of the Bali Police Public Relations Department, Ariasandi, special concern is related to the fact that Bali is one of the main tourist destinations in the world, therefore, legal certainty in land issues must be strictly ensured. Foreigners are strongly advised not to register land in the name of others and not to use a scheme with a "nominee" (nominee). Such transactions are fraught with criminal prosecution and confiscation of property by the state.
The task of the new group is to promptly respond to complaints about forgery of documents, land grabbing and fraud with property rights. In addition, Satgas coordinates work with the National Land Agency (BPN), the prosecutor's Office and local authorities, as well as mapping high-risk areas. It is this structure that becomes the main channel for appeals from both local residents and foreigners affected by land scams.Statistics show that the problem remains acute. In 2025, the group accepted four reports on the land mafia: Three cases have been referred to the Prosecutor's Office, and one has been resolved through restorative justice. Five reports have already been received in 2026: three are under investigation, and suspects are being identified in two more.
In addition to forceful measures, Satgas conducts preventive work: it conducts legal consultations with traditional villages, notaries and developers, and also explains to the public the typical schemes of fraudsters - forgery of certificates, double sale and intimidation. You can report an incident by calling 110 or directly to SPKT Polda Bali and the district police departments.
Source: Bali Post
