Customs Import Bribery Case: KPK Investigates Whether Other Companies Used Similar Methods
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is tracing whether other freight forwarders or intermediary service providers employed the same methods linked to the bribery case involving the importation of goods at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC). The suspicion is being pursued through a series of examinations.
“Was it only Blue Ray that allegedly engaged in the conditioning and deviation from procedures, or were there other forwarders also carrying out similar practices? That is why we wish to delve deeper into the testimony of witnesses, particularly from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at the KPK building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Monday (23/2/2026).
Regarding the bribery case ensnaring PT Blueray (BR), the KPK is examining whether the alleged acts were carried out by individuals or involved corporate participation. The KPK is also leaving open the possibility of designating PT Blueray as a corporate suspect.
“Yes, the possibility remains open. It depends on whether the elements of unlawful conduct were carried out by individuals or by a corporation — in this case, BR. We will see how things develop. Several witnesses are still being summoned and examinations are being scheduled,” he said.
The KPK is known to have uncovered how counterfeit and illegal goods were able to enter Indonesia as a result of the bribery of Customs and Excise officials. The KPK stated that the bribes ensured inspections were not conducted in accordance with regulations.
Asep Guntur Rahayu, whilst serving as Acting Deputy for Enforcement at the KPK, revealed that an agreement was reached in October 2025 between the Head of the Customs and Excise Intelligence Section, Orlando Hamonangan, and the Head of the Customs and Excise Intelligence Sub-directorate, Sisprian Subiaksono, together with PT Blueray owner John Field, PT Blueray Import Documentation Team Leader Andri, and PT Blueray Operations Manager Dedy Kurniawan. They allegedly agreed to manipulate the import channel for goods entering Indonesia.
The KPK explained that a Minister of Finance Regulation governs two types of channels for the supervision of imported goods. The green channel allows goods to be released without physical inspection, whilst the red channel requires physical inspection before release.
“Subsequently, FLR (Customs and Excise officer Filar) received instructions from ORL (Orlando) to adjust the red channel parameters and followed up by configuring the rule set at 70 per cent,” said Asep, as quoted on Friday (6/2).
In total, six individuals have been named as suspects in the case. Their identities are as follows:
- Rizal (RZL), Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (P2 DJBC) from 2024 to January 2026;
- Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS), Head of the Intelligence Sub-directorate for Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise;
- Orlando (ORL), Head of the Intelligence Section at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise;
- John Field (JF), owner of PT Blueray;
- Andri (AND), Import Documentation Team Leader at PT Blueray;
- Dedy Kurniawan (DK), Operations Manager at PT Blueray.
The KPK has seized evidence valued at Rp 40.5 billion in connection with the case, including cash and gold.