KPK interrogates businessman Heri Black regarding findings from Semarang search

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has interrogated import businessman Heri Setiyono, alias Heri Black, concerning findings from a search conducted at his residence in Semarang, Central Java, on 11 May 2026.

“During today’s examination, investigators are delving into findings from the search activities in Semarang, including records of payments made to the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance,” stated KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to journalists in Jakarta on Monday.

Furthermore, he noted that Heri Black is being questioned by the KPK as a witness in an alleged corruption case within the Customs and Excise Directorate General. The interrogation aims to confirm details regarding the discovery of containers during a search at Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, on 12 May 2026.

Meanwhile, Heri Black stated that he attended the KPK summons as a law-abiding citizen. “I am a law-abiding citizen. I am merely attending,” he said following the interrogation.

During the operation, one of the individuals arrested was Rizal, the Head of the West Sumatra Regional Office of Customs and Excise.

One day after the sting operation, the KPK named six of the 17 individuals arrested as suspects in an alleged bribery and gratification case related to the importation of counterfeit goods within the Customs and Excise environment. The suspects include Rizal (RZL), the Director of Enforcement and Investigation at Customs and Excise for the period 2024–January 2026; Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS), the Head of the Sub-directorate of Intelligence, Enforcement, and Investigation; and Orlando Hamonangan (ORL), the Head of the Customs Intelligence Section.

Additionally, the KPK has named John Field (JF), the owner of Blueray Cargo; Andri (AND), the Head of the Import Documentation Team at Blueray Cargo; and Dedy Kurniawan (DK), the Operational Manager of Blueray Cargo, as suspects.

Subsequently, on 27 February 2026, the KPK revealed it is further investigating alleged corruption in excise management after seizing Rp5.19 billion in cash, found in five suitcases, from a house in Ciputat, which is suspected to be linked to the case.