Attorney General's Office Reveals State Officials Involved in Samin Tan Mining Case
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Febrie Adriansyah, the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) at the Attorney General’s Office, has openly stated that state officials are involved in the alleged corruption case regarding the management of the PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) mine. Law enforcement authorities have already designated one suspect in the case.
“All of that is currently under examination. Corruption cases always involve state officials. However, the investigators have their considerations on what to prioritise first and what not,” Febrie said when asked about the involvement of state officials, at the Attorney General’s Office in South Jakarta on Friday (10/4/2026).
Although Febrie declined to reveal details about the state officials’ involvement, citing security factors to prevent potential new suspects from fleeing abroad. “It’s certainly related to security measures so that he doesn’t flee abroad, like Riza Chalid. Now, under the new Criminal Procedure Code, there must be a suspect,” he explained.
Febrie also clarified that his office is focusing on assets that can be secured. “Of course, it’s impossible for corruption not to involve (state officials). It will certainly expand, but now the investigators’ movements are more focused on securing the assets,” Febrie stated.
Previously, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, along with Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, took over a 1,699-hectare mining area in Murung Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan.
In addition to Defence Minister Sjafrie, Bahlil was accompanied by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Attorney General ST Burhanuddin, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni.
Bahlil emphasised that the takeover of PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT)’s mining operations was due to the absence of official documents from the company.
He revealed that the company had long ceased operations, making PT AKT’s mining activities unjustifiable.
“Indeed, the permit status for this mining location has been revoked since 2017,” Bahlil said, quoted from the official Instagram account of the Forest Area Control Task Force on Wednesday (8/4/2026).
According to Bahlil, the revocation of the permit nine years ago meant halting the company’s operations. All forms of mining activities that have continued in the area until now are confirmed to be illegal.
“In other words, the mining operations conducted since 2017 until now lack legal validity,” he added.
In line with these steps, the Forest Area Control Task Force has retaken control of 1,699 hectares (ha) of land previously used as a mining opening area by PT AKT.
The Attorney General’s Office has also designated one suspect, namely the beneficial owner of PT AKT, Samin Tan, as a suspect in the case by the Republic of Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung), some time ago. Although the Forest Area Control Task Force has indicated potential new suspects in this case.