Jakarta – One year into President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) continues to push forward with one main goal: strengthening land digitalization to shut down the operations of the land mafia that have long caused problems for the public.
Minister of ATR/Head of BPN Nusron Wahid emphasized that the most effective way to fight land mafias is by building a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof system.
“The best way to fight land mafias is to build strong defenses. We need a system that’s accurate and accountable — one that can’t be hacked or manipulated,” said Nusron at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday (October 20, 2025).
Digitalization Reduces New Land Disputes
According to Nusron, strengthening the ministry’s digital land system has already shown positive results. Over the past year, no new land service products have faced lawsuits or legal issues.
“Every land and spatial issue we’re dealing with today is a leftover problem from 5, 10, or even 15 years ago,” he explained.
Since early 2025, the Ministry of ATR/BPN has rolled out several electronic-based services, including Electronic Land Certificates and digital land transfers, while also boosting multi-layered cybersecurity to protect land data from manipulation or leaks.
Towards a Blockchain-Based Land System by 2028
This digital transformation is part of the ministry’s long-term roadmap, which aims to make all land services fully digital by 2028 — with blockchain technology at its core.
Blockchain offers a major leap in security, transparency, and accountability compared to conventional systems. Every transaction or change in land data recorded on the blockchain is permanent and cannot be altered without a trace, making document manipulation nearly impossible.
Moreover, all processes are logged in a decentralized network that can be verified by multiple parties, reducing opportunities for interference or abuse of power.
“Once blockchain is fully implemented, the space for land mafias will shrink dramatically,” Nusron said confidently.
Real Impact: Rp9.67 Trillion in State Assets Saved
Even though the system hasn’t fully adopted blockchain yet, the digitalization efforts have already produced real results. Throughout 2025, the Ministry of ATR/BPN successfully prevented potential state losses worth Rp9.67 trillion, which included securing around 13,000 hectares of land across various regions.
This achievement proves that digital transformation isn’t just a tech initiative — it’s a concrete step to protect state assets and guarantee legal certainty for citizens.
Optimism Toward a Mafia-Free Land System
The ATR/BPN Ministry remains committed to accelerating digital transformation so that all land-related processes can be handled securely and efficiently. With full support from President Prabowo and cross-ministerial collaboration, the vision of a mafia-free land system by 2028 is within reach.
“We’re optimistic that with a strong, transparent digital system, land mafia practices can be eliminated for good,” Minister Nusron concluded.
