Banjarmasin Tax Corruption Case: KPK Examines Private Witness over Money Flow

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is continuing to investigate the flow of money in an alleged corruption case within the Banjarmasin Medium Tax Office (KPP Madya Banjarmasin) in South Kalimantan. Investigators examined a private sector witness with the initials SYI in Jakarta on Monday, 24 August 2026.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the witness’s attendance to provide testimony regarding corrupt practices at the tax agency. “Investigators are looking into the witness’s knowledge of alleged receipt of money by tax examiners from a number of taxpayers,” Budi said in Jakarta on Tuesday (25/8).

The case originated from a sting operation (OTT) conducted by the KPK in Banjarmasin. The matter focuses on alleged requests for “appreciation money” in the processing of a Value Added Tax (PPN) restitution claim by PT Buana Karya Bhakti for the 2024 tax year.

Based on investigation data, the company submitted a restitution claim with overpayment status. On 5 February 2026, the anti-corruption agency named three people as primary suspects in the case.

In the development of the case announced on 20 July 2026, the KPK succeeded in securing a number of assets suspected to originate from the corruption offence. Evidence seized includes US$680,000 in cash, 1.3 kilograms of gold, and Rp100 million in cash obtained from searches and returns by related witnesses.