Attorney General's Office Designates Samin Tan as Suspect in Mining Permit Corruption Case in Central Kalimantan

JAKARTA - The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has designated Samin Tan (ST) as a suspect in allegations of corruption related to the management of mining operations by PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) in Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, during the period 2016–2025.

The suspect designation was made after investigators gathered sufficient evidence through a series of investigative processes.

Director of Investigations for the Special Corruption Crimes Task Force, Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi, stated that investigators have examined several witnesses and conducted searches in various locations.

The searches were carried out in four provinces, namely West Java, DKI Jakarta, Central Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan.

In the case construction, ST is known to be the beneficiary owner of PT AKT, a coal mining company that previously operated under a Coal Mining Business Work Agreement (PKP2B).

“The PT AKT mining business licence was revoked in 2017. However, after the revocation of that licence, PT AKT is alleged to have continued unauthorised mining activities and sales of mining products until 2025,” he explained.

Through PT AKT and its affiliated companies, ST is alleged to have conducted mining activities and coal sales using invalid licensing documents.

“These activities are alleged to have been carried out in collaboration with state officials who have authority in supervising mining activities,” he said.

These actions are alleged to have caused financial losses to the state and/or the national economy.

The AGO emphasised that the investigation process is being conducted professionally, prioritising the principle of caution and upholding the presumption of innocence.

“The suspect is charged with violating Articles 603 and 604 of the Criminal Code,” he revealed.

Investigators are continuing to delve into the case to uncover the possible involvement of other parties.