Former BJB Director Complains of Illness, KPK Examination Postponed to Next Week

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has postponed the examination of Yuddy Renaldi, the former President Director of Bank BJB, after he complained of illness. Renaldi, who served as director from 2019 to 2025, was scheduled to be questioned as a suspect in a corruption case related to the procurement of advertising at the bank for the 2021-2023 fiscal years.

Speaking to reporters at the KPK’s headquarters in South Jakarta on Thursday, Renaldi stated he was unable to continue with the process due to his health. “I have prostate cancer and heart disease,” he said. His lawyer, Arief Sulaeman, confirmed the examination was halted because his client was unwell and had nearly collapsed.

KPK investigators have rescheduled the questioning for next week. The agency had summoned all five suspects in the case, but Renaldi was previously absent due to health reasons.

The case revolves around the procurement of advertising services by Bank BJB. Investigators allege that Renaldi, along with Widi Hartoto, the former head of the Corporate Secretary Division, manipulated the procurement process. The scheme involved appointing agencies to manage advertising placements, but the process was allegedly rigged to facilitate kickbacks.

The KPK has stated that the total budget for the advertising programme was Rp 409 billion, involving six agencies. However, the actual payments made did not match the budgeted amount. The selection of agencies also violated standard procurement procedures. The suspects are accused of preparing an owner’s estimate based on agency fees rather than the value of the work to avoid a tender process. The procurement committee was also instructed not to verify provider documents according to standard operating procedures, and a post-bidding evaluation was introduced.

The alleged corruption is estimated to have caused state losses of Rp 222 billion, with the funds suspected of being used to cover non-budgetary needs. The suspects are charged under Article 2, paragraph (1) or Article 3 of Law Number 31 of 1999 on the Eradication of Corruption.