Prabowo Establishes 7 New Prosecutor's Offices via Presidential Regulation

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has established seven new District Attorney's Offices (Kejari) across Indonesia through Presidential Regulation No. 40 of 2026. This regulation is understood to aim at improving the efficiency of judicial administration and enhancing public access to legal services. Among the locations for the newly established prosecutor's offices are Raja Ampat, known as a tourist destination in West Papua province, and Pangandaran in West Java province. These regions may have geographical expanse, population size, or specific law enforcement challenges, suggesting the establishment of prosecutor's offices is intended to address these situations. Details regarding the specific implementation timeline of the presidential regulation, the jurisdiction of the newly established prosecutor's offices, and their staffing arrangements have not yet been publicly disclosed. However, this measure can be seen as a step towards decentralizing Indonesia's judicial system and creating an environment where every citizen has easier access to justice. It is expected to contribute to strengthening law enforcement in regional areas and improving the capacity to address region-specific crimes.