Cigarette businessman Haji Her claims he does not know suspects in Customs case
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Cigarette entrepreneur Khairul Umam alias Haji Her, during his examination by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), claimed he did not know the suspects in the alleged corruption case within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance.
“Yes, it was confirmed, I was asked if I knew the suspects, and I answered that I did not,” said Haji Her to journalists after being examined by the KPK at the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Thursday.
Furthermore, he claimed to have answered all questions posed by the KPK honestly.
“Yes, I answered everything as it is. Madurese people are straightforward. There’s nothing complicated,” he said.
Previously, on 4 February 2026, the KPK conducted a sting operation (OTT) within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance.
On the same date, the KPK revealed that one of the individuals arrested in the OTT was Rizal, Head of the West Sumatra Regional Customs Office.
On 5 February 2026, the KPK announced that six out of 17 people arrested were designated as suspects in the alleged bribery and gratification case related to the importation of counterfeit or imitation goods within Customs.
They are Rizal (RZL) as Director of Enforcement and Investigation of Customs for the period 2024-January 2026, Head of Subdirectorate of Enforcement and Investigation Intelligence Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS), and Head of Customs Intelligence Section Orlando Hamonangan (ORL).
Additionally, owner of Blueray Cargo John Field (JF), Chairman of the Import Documentation Team of Blueray Cargo Andri (AND), and Operational Manager of Blueray Cargo Dedy Kurniawan (DK).
On 26 February 2026, the KPK announced Budiman Bayu Prasojo (BBP), Head of Excise Intelligence Section of the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation of Customs, as a new suspect in the case.
On 27 February 2026, the KPK announced it was deepening investigations into alleged corruption in excise management. This deepening was conducted particularly after the seizure of Rp5.19 billion in five suitcases from a safe house in Ciputat, South Tangerang, Banten, which is suspected to originate from customs and excise.