Een Saputro faces a new fraud report as police expand investigations into land scams.
A new allegation has emerged against Een Saputro, a suspect already under investigation for a land mafia network in Riau Islands. On July 28, 2025, a resident of Bintan filed a fraud report over a failed land sale worth tens of millions of rupiah, intensifying the spotlight on the ongoing scandal.
Victim Files Fraud Complaint
Kastriawati, 46, from Musi Raya Village, East Bintan, filed a report against Een Saputro at the Bintan Police on Monday afternoon, July 28, 2025. Accompanied by her legal team, James Sirait and Januarsyah, she accused the suspect of defrauding her of IDR 65 million (approx. SGD 5,200) in a land sale that never materialized.
The Fraudulent Land Deal
The case began in late July 2023 when Kastriawati was introduced to Een Saputro in Batu 20, Jalan Nusantara, Kijang. He offered a plot of land for IDR 65 million, which she paid in two installments—IDR 35 million via bank transfer and IDR 30 million in cash at her home on August 8, 2023. Despite full payment, the land turned out to belong to someone else, leaving the victim empty-handed.
Shock Over Suspect’s Criminal Record
Kastriawati only realized the extent of the scam after learning that Een Saputro had already been named a suspect by the Tanjungpinang Police and Riau Islands Police in a larger land mafia case involving six other suspects. “When my client heard the news, she was shocked and had trouble breathing,” said her attorney, James Sirait.
Ongoing Mafia Land Case
Police confirmed that Een Saputro, 28, is also implicated in a land certificate forgery ring alongside six other suspects. He is currently in detention as investigations continue. This latest report adds another layer to the mounting accusations against him, suggesting a wider pattern of fraudulent land deals across the region.
Police Response and Next Steps
Bintan Police Criminal Investigation Chief Iptu Fikri Rahmadi, confirmed receipt of the report. “We have received the complaint and will follow up on it,” he said. Investigators are expected to cross-reference this case with the ongoing probe into the land mafia network to uncover possible links.
Public Demand for Justice
The repeated emergence of fraud cases tied to land dealings has fueled public outrage in Bintan. Many residents fear becoming victims of similar schemes. The latest case underscores the urgent need for tighter land regulation and a strong crackdown on mafia networks to restore public trust.
The Bintan land fraud report against Een Saputro highlights the deepening crisis of property scams in the Riau Islands. As investigations intensify, this case could set a precedent for stronger legal actions against land mafias, safeguarding communities in both Bintan and neighboring regions like Singapore that have close economic ties.
Sources: Ulasan (2025) , Haluan Kepri (2025)
Keywords: Land Mafia Bintan, Een Saputro, Property Fraud, Police Investigation, Land Scam
