KPK Assures It Will Summon Tobacco Manufacturers in DJBC Corruption Case

Jakarta — The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has assured that it will summon tobacco manufacturers related to allegations of corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under the Ministry of Finance.

“Will tobacco manufacturers be summoned? Of course,” said Asep Guntur Rahayu, Deputy for Enforcement and Execution at the KPK, in Jakarta on Friday (27 February).

Asep stated that the KPK has already obtained information regarding the tobacco manufacturers connected to the case, leaving only the step of preparing the summons.

“We already have the information, but we cannot disclose it yet. Once we have everything complete, we will reveal the company, owners, location, quantity, and other details,” he said.

Previously, on 4 February 2026, the KPK conducted a hand-catching operation (OTT) within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise under the Ministry of Finance.

During the operation, those apprehended included the Head of the DJBC Regional Office for West Sumatra, Rizal.

The suspects include Rizal (RZL), Director of Enforcement and Investigation at DJBC from 2024 to January 2026; Head of the Enforcement Intelligence Subdivision Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS); and Head of the Intelligence Section Orlando Hamonangan (ORL).

Other suspects include Blueray Cargo owner John Field (JF), Chairman of the Import Documentation Team Andri (AND), and Operational Manager Dedy Kurniawan (DK).

On 26 February 2026, the KPK designated the Head of the Excise Intelligence Section within DJBC’s Enforcement Directorate, Budiman Bayu Prasojo (BBP), as a new suspect.

Additionally, on 27 February 2026, the KPK stated it is investigating other alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, particularly regarding excise administration.