Besides Samin Tan, PKH Task Force Targets New Suspects in AKT Mining Case

The Forest Area Control Task Force (Satgas PKH) has revealed the potential for new suspects in the alleged corruption case concerning the management of PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) mining operations. Law enforcement authorities are continuing the investigation process.

This possibility of additional suspects emerged after the Attorney General’s Office designated Samin Tan, the beneficial owner of PT AKT, as a suspect in the same case previously.

Spokesperson for Satgas PKH, Barita Simanjuntak, stated that the investigation is proceeding in stages. The authorities are delving into the involvement of other parties in the matter.

“The investigation process is being conducted meticulously and in stages by law enforcement officials, thoroughly examining all collected evidence,” said Barita, in a post on Instagram @satgaspkhofficial, quoted on Monday (13/4/2026).

Barita mentioned that the determination of additional suspects will be made if strong legal facts are found in the field. This is part of law enforcement efforts to resolve the mining corruption case involving deviations in the forest area.

“If there is strong evidence, it will certainly lead to whether there are suspicions of other suspects, whether in the same corporation, company, management, or state officials,” he added.

State Officials Involved

Additionally, Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) of the Attorney General’s Office, Febrie Adriansyah, openly stated that state officials are involved in the alleged corruption case of PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) mining management. Currently, law enforcement has designated one suspect.

“That’s all being examined. In corruption cases, there must be state officials involved. But the investigators have considerations on priorities, which ones first, which not,” said Febrie, when asked about the involvement of state officials, at the Attorney General’s Office in South Jakarta, on Friday (10/4/2026).

Although Febrie did not want to disclose details regarding the connection of state officials. The reason is security factors to prevent potential new suspects from fleeing abroad.

“Of course, it’s also related to security so they don’t flee abroad, like Riza Chalid. Now with the new Criminal Procedure Code, one must be a suspect,” he said.

Febrie also explained that his side is focusing on assets that can be secured.

“Certainly, corruption cases always involve (state officials). It will certainly expand, but now the investigators’ movements are more focused on securing the assets,” said Febrie.

Land Seized

Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia, along with the Minister of Defence (Menhan) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, took over the mining land spanning 1,699 hectares 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 control of PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) mining operations was prompted by the absence of official documents from the company.

He revealed that the company had actually been halted long ago, so PT AKT’s mining activities cannot be justified. “Indeed, the permit status for this mining location has been revoked since 2017,” said Bahlil, quoted from the official Satgas PKH Instagram account, 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 from 2017 until now lack legal validity,” he added.

In line with these steps, Satgas PKH has retaken control of the 1,699 hectares (ha) of land previously used as a mining opening area by PT AKT.

Role of Samin Tan

Citing detikcom, Samin Tan is suspected of providing funds amounting to Rp5 billion to former Deputy Chair of Commission VII of the DPR, Eni Maulani Saragih. The money provision is suspected as an effort to obtain assistance in resolving operational obstacles faced by one of his business units.

The issues referred to relate to the Coal Mining Business Work Agreement (PKP2B) Generation 3 owned by his subsidiary, PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT). The case focuses on negotiations over mining contract disputes in Central Kalimantan involving the company with the Ministry of ESDM.

Designation of Samin Tan as Suspect

Director of Investigation JAMPIDSUS Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi explained that the case has been elevated to the investigation stage since 25 March. The investigative team found indications of deviations in the mining management conducted by PT AKT.

“Today, the investigative team of the Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, based on Investigation Order Number 14 dated 25 March, about two days ago, has elevated to the investigation level the alleged criminal act of corruption involving deviations in the management of PT AKT mining in Murung Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan,” said Director of Investigation JAMPIDSUS of the Attorney General’s Office, Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi, citing CNN Indonesia, in the early hours of Saturday (28/3/2026).

The designation of the suspect by the Attorney General’s Office marks a new chapter for Samin Tan, who previously escaped legal charges in a different case at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). This investigation focuses more on the operational and managerial activities of his mining company in Central Kalimantan, which are suspected of harming the state.

“Then, today we have designated one suspect, namely ST (Samin Tan) in that case,” he continued.

Syarief explained that the suspect designation was made after the investigative team obtained evidence.