Further Searches Possible in Djarum Case

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has said it may search additional locations in connection with alleged irregularities in excise-tax administration involving PT Djarum.

Further searches may be carried out if the investigation and analysis uncover other relevant leads.

KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said searches at other locations remained possible, as investigators consider locations beyond those already searched in Kudus and Semarang.

“The evidence we need may be in various locations, which is why investigators have conducted searches in the field, including in Kudus and Semarang. The process will continue, and we will assess whether searches at other locations are still needed,” Budi told reporters at the KPK building in Jakarta on Monday (2 November 2026).

He said the investigation was ongoing and still at an early stage. Further searches could be conducted, and the number of suspects and the estimated state losses could also increase.

“Everything is still ongoing. This is still an early-stage investigation, and we have not yet summoned witnesses in connection with this case. Investigators may therefore still search other locations,” Budi said.

So far, the KPK has identified six companies affiliated with PT Djarum that are suspected of involvement in irregularities in excise-tax administration in Kudus and Semarang. Searches have been conducted at those companies.

“Six companies have been identified and searched so far. However, other companies suspected of being connected to or affiliated with PT Djarum may also emerge, and searches may be necessary. The investigation is still progressing because it remains at an early stage,” he said.

On the period during which the alleged offences took place, Budi said the KPK would provide updates in due course.

“We will look back several years to establish when the alleged excise-related irregularities began,” he said.