Heri Black Remains Tight-Lipped Following KPK Interrogation Regarding Customs Case
Customs entrepreneur Heri Setiyono, alias Heri Black, remained tight-lipped after being interrogated by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as a witness in an alleged corruption case within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise on Monday (18/5).
Heri stated only that his presence was a demonstration of his cooperation as a citizen with the ongoing law enforcement process. “I am merely attending the summons; I am being a law-abiding citizen. I am just attending,” Heri said at the KPK Merah Putih Building, Jakarta, on Monday afternoon.
When questioned regarding his connection to Blueray Cargo (Group) and individuals allegedly claiming they could influence the case at the KPK, Heri denied any involvement, stating, “No, no.”
This interrogation follows a rescheduling after Heri had previously ignored two summons from KPK investigators. The examination aims to delve into findings from evidence discovered at his residence in Semarang last Monday. The evidence includes several notes and Electronic Evidence (BBE) suspected to be related to the alleged corruption case within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
“In this examination, investigators will certainly delve into the knowledge held by the witness that can support and clarify the construction of the alleged corruption case related to Customs and Excise,” said KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at the agency’s office in Jakarta. He added that investigators would also confirm findings and evidence seized during the search operations in Semarang.
Budi further noted that investigators are looking into containers and spare parts seized at the Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang. “As of the search activities yesterday, the containers found and seized by investigators are suspected to belong to a company affiliated with Blueray. We will certainly need to confirm the owner or the Beneficial Owner of the contents of those containers,” Budi said.
The legal process aims to complete the case files for seven suspects already identified by the KPK in a case involving alleged bribery in goods importation and gratification. The suspects include the former Director of Investigation & Enforcement of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (2024–January 2026) Rizal; the Head of the Sub-directorate of Intelligence, Enforcement, and Investigation of Customs and Excise, Sisprian Subiaksono; the Head of Intelligence Section of Customs and Excise, Orlando; the Import Document Team Leader of PT Blueray, Andri; a Customs and Excise official, Budiman Bayu Prasojo; the owner of PT Blueray, John Field; and the Operational Manager of PT Blueray, Dedy Kurniawan.
The suspects are currently being detained at the KPK detention centre. Meanwhile, representatives from PT Blueray are facing trial at the Corruption Crime Court (Tipikor) at the Central Jakarta District Court.