Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2013 The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)\nhas outlined the timeline of an alleged corruption case involving\nprominent cigarette manufacturer PT Djarum.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday (28 October 2026), the KPK searched the offices of PT\nDjarum and the Kudus Intermediate Customs and Excise Supervision and\nService Office (KPPBC), in Central Java.<\/p>\n
CNN Indonesia reported that KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said the\nsearches were part of an expansion of an investigation into a case\nrelated to Customs and Excise. The KPK had previously investigated\nalleged corruption within the Customs and Excise Directorate General\nfollowing a sting operation in February this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe KPK is expanding its investigation into a case related to\nCustoms and Excise, having issued a new investigation warrant in October\n2026,\u201d Budi said.<\/p>\n
As part of the expanded investigation, investigators searched the\nKudus Customs and Excise office and PT Djarum. As of the previous\nafternoon, Budi said, the searches were still under way.<\/p>\n
In its investigation into alleged corruption at Customs and Excise\nand the sting operation earlier this year, the KPK named seven people as\nsuspects in an alleged bribery case involving the import of goods and\nthe receipt of gratuities.<\/p>\n
They are Rizal, former Director of Investigation and Enforcement at\nthe Customs and Excise Directorate General, who served from 2024 to\nJanuary 2026; and Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Directorate\u2019s\nIntelligence, Enforcement and Investigation Subdirectorate.<\/p>\n
The other suspects are Orlando, Head of Intelligence at the\nDirectorate General of Customs and Excise; Andri, Import Documentation\nTeam Leader at PT Blueray; Budiman Bayu Prasojo, an employee of the\nDirectorate General; John Field, owner of PT Blueray; and Dedy\nKurniawan, PT Blueray\u2019s Operations Manager.<\/p>\n
Some of the suspects have been brought to court and sentenced, while\nproceedings against others are still under way.<\/p>\n
More recently, the KPK issued two new investigation warrants in\nconnection with alleged corruption at the Customs and Excise Directorate\nGeneral.<\/p>\n
One warrant names Gatot Heroe Hernanda, Head of the Kediri Customs\nand Excise Supervision and Service Office, as a suspect. No suspect has\nyet been named under the other warrant.<\/p>\n
Reason for the searches<\/strong><\/p>\n Asked about the searches of PT Djarum and the Kudus Customs and\nExcise office, Budi said the initial suspicion in the case concerned\nstate revenue related to excise at PT Djarum.<\/p>\n Investigators are also examining possible kickbacks connected with\nthe processing of excise stamps. The KPK is looking into other possible\nmethods as well.<\/p>\n \u201cEverything is still being examined. First, this is still at an early\nstage. Second, we are investigating whether there may have been\nkickbacks or alleged payments by PT Djarum to officials at Customs and\nExcise in connection with the excise stamps affixed to each pack of\ncigarettes, or whether other methods were used,\u201d he said, as quoted by\nDetik.<\/p>\n Budi added that investigators had seized documents and electronic\nevidence. The documents will be analysed further.<\/p>\n PT Djarum\u2019s management has responded to the KPK searches. Corporate\nCommunications Manager Budi Darmawan told CNBC Indonesia that the\ncompany was unaware of the details of the case.<\/p>\n He said, however, that PT Djarum would co-operate. \u201cWe respect and\ncomply with the law,\u201d Budi said.<\/p>",
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