Customs Officials Questioned by KPK Over Containers Stuck at Tanjung Emas for Over 30 Days
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confirmed its investigation into containers at Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang during the questioning of several civil servants from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise on Monday (25 May). The officials examined primarily served at Semarang Customs, namely Khanan, Budi Winanto, Sutopo, and Aditya Rahman Rony Putra.
“This has already been investigated. We are confirming the presence of containers containing vehicle spare parts seized during a search by investigators,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated in a written response on Tuesday (26 May).
“We are verifying why the container remains at the port despite being there for over 30 days, the entry process, clearance procedures, and examining the business operations and standard operating procedures as well as their implementation on the ground,” he added.
Regarding witnesses Dana and Ign Denny Narendra, who are private parties, the KPK is probing the provision of vehicles to officials at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
“Naturally, we will continue to investigate why the importer provided vehicles used by certain officials at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. This is closely related to gratification schemes, potentially falling under Article 12B of the Corruption Law. We will see how it unfolds,” Budi said.
He explained that the Customs Directorate officials suspected of receiving vehicle facilities are among those already designated as suspects.
“The vehicles provided by the business party are used for operational purposes by the suspects designated by the KPK,” Budi stated.
“This is for customs operations or other matters. This differs from the vehicles seized during the search at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise office,” he concluded.
The KPK has charged at least seven individuals in connection with alleged import bribery and gratification. They include former Director of Investigation and Enforcement at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (2024-January 2026) Rizal; Head of the Intelligence and Enforcement Subdirectorate (Kasubdit Intel P2 DJBC) Sisprian Subiaksono; Head of the Intelligence Section at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Kasi Intel DJBC) Orlando; Head of Import Documents Team at PT Blueray, Andri; Customs Directorate employee Budiman Bayu Prasojo; PT Blueray owner John Field; and PT Blueray Operations Manager Dedy Kurniawan.
The suspects are currently detained at KPK’s detention centre. PT Blueray representatives are currently facing trial at the Corruption Crimes Court (Tipikor) of Central Jakarta District Court.
During ongoing court proceedings, it was revealed that Directorate General of Customs and Excise Director Djaka Budhi Utama allegedly received funds in six instalments. One amount disclosed by KPK prosecutors is US$213,600 within the first month.