The Attorney General\u2019s Fugitive Arrest Team (Tabur) has reportedly\narrested Richard Muljadi. The arrest relates to his status as a\ndefendant in a case of alleged investment fraud in the coal business\nsector.<\/p>\n
Based on information gathered on Monday, 22 June 2026, this firm\naction was taken after the ongoing legal process placed the individual\nin a position where he must account for his actions before the court.\nThe case originated from reports of substantial losses suffered by\nbusiness partners in a coal mining investment scheme.<\/p>\n
Richard Muljadi is suspected of involvement in fraudulent practices\nthat promised large profits through the coal commodity business.\nHowever, these promises were not realised, and the funds deposited by\ninvestors were allegedly misused.<\/p>\n
The Attorney General\u2019s Office carried out the arrest to ensure the\nsmooth running of the trial and legal execution. This step is part of\nthe adhyaksa corps\u2019 commitment to resolving cases of fraudulent or bogus\ninvestments that harm the public and disrupt the business climate in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cRichard Arief Muljadi is charged with criminal fraud in the coal\nbusiness, causing losses of up to Rp7 billion. He is charged under\nArticle 378 of the Criminal Code and Article 372 of the Criminal Code in\nconjunction with Article 55 Paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code, with a\nmaximum penalty of eight years in prison,\u201d said the Head of the AGO\u2019s\nLegal Information Centre, Anang Supriatna.<\/p>\n
According to Anang, the case file for defendant Richard had been\ntransferred to the court. However, the individual never appeared,\nresulting in Richard being placed on the wanted list of the South\nKalimantan High Prosecutor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the time of his apprehension, defendant Richard Arief Muljadi was\ncooperative, so the securing process proceeded smoothly. Subsequently,\nthe defendant was handed over to the Banjarmasin District Prosecutor\u2019s\nOffice for further action,\u201d said Anang.<\/p>\n
This arrest adds to the long list of efforts by the Attorney\nGeneral\u2019s Office to pursue defendants or convicts deemed uncooperative\nin the legal process. This coal business fraud case has drawn public\nattention given the defendant\u2019s profile, which frequently appears in\nnational news.<\/p>\n
Authorities emphasised that there is no safe place for criminals to\nhide from the reach of the law. Richard Muljadi must now undergo further\nlegal procedures in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations\nin Indonesia\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
The public is urged to remain vigilant against various investment\noffers in the mining sector and to always conduct due diligence before\nplacing large sums of money in specific business schemes.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ago-arrests-richard-muljadi-in-coal-business-fraud-case-1782143537", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }