KPK: Businessman Heri Black Skips Examination in Customs Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that businessman Heri Setiyono, alias Heri Black, skipped a summons to appear as a witness in the alleged corruption case within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance.
“In the Customs case, investigators were scheduled to summon witness Mr HS, but the individual did not show up,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at the KPK’s Merah Putih Building in Jakarta on Friday (8/5), quoted from Antara.
Budi explained that as of Friday evening, KPK investigators had not received any confirmation regarding Heri Black’s absence.
“Investigators will consider the next steps, whether to reschedule, coordinate, or issue a second summons. We will await developments,” he said.
Previously, on 4 February 2026, the KPK conducted a sting operation (OTT) within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance.
During the operation, one of the parties apprehended was Rizal, Head of the West Sumatra Regional Customs Office.
A day after the OTT, the KPK designated six out of 17 individuals apprehended as suspects in the alleged bribery and gratification case related to the importation of counterfeit goods within Customs and Excise.
They were Rizal (RZL), who served as Director of Enforcement and Investigation for Customs and Excise from 2024 to January 2026; Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS), Head of the Sub-Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation Intelligence for Customs and Excise; and Orlando Hamonangan (ORL), Head of the Customs and Excise Intelligence Section.
Additionally, the KPK designated John Field (JF), owner of Blueray Cargo; Andri (AND), Chair of the Import Documentation Team at Blueray Cargo; and Dedy Kurniawan (DK), Operational Manager at Blueray Cargo, as suspects.
On 26 February 2026, the KPK named a new suspect, Budiman Bayu Prasojo (BBP), Head of the Excise Intelligence Section of the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation for Customs and Excise.
Subsequently, on 27 February 2026, the KPK revealed it was investigating alleged corruption in excise management after seizing Rp5.19 billion in cash from five suitcases at a house in Ciputat, believed to be connected to the case.