KPK interrogates Customs Enforcement Director and former Secretary regarding alleged money flows

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has interrogated Priyono Triatmojo, Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Ministry of Finance, and former Secretary of Customs and Excise, Ayu Sukorini, regarding alleged money flows in a corruption case involving Customs officials. Both Priyono Triatmojo and Ayu Sukorini, who currently serves as the Director of Financial System Stability and Financial Sector Policy Synchronisation, were questioned by the KPK as witnesses this Monday.

“The witnesses were present and questioned regarding alleged receipts by certain individuals within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise,” stated KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to journalists in Jakarta on Monday.

Additionally, Budi noted that the KPK is examining import agent Heri Setiyono, also known as Heri Black, in relation to 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 Semarang search, including records of payments made to the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Ministry of Finance,” he said.

Previously, on 4 February 2026, the KPK conducted a sting operation (OTT) within the environment of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. During the operation, one of those arrested was the Head of the West Sumatra Regional Customs Office, Rizal. A day after the sting, the KPK named six of the 17 individuals arrested as suspects in a case involving alleged bribery and gratification related to the import of counterfeit goods within Customs. The suspects include Rizal, the Director of Enforcement and Investigation for the 2024–January 2026 period; Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Sub-directorate of Intelligence, Enforcement, and Investigation; and Orlando Hamonangan, Head of the Customs Intelligence Section.

On 26 February 2026, the KPK named a new suspect, Budiman Bayu Prasojo, Head of the Excise Intelligence Section within the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation. Subsequently, on 27 February 2026, the KPK revealed it is further investigating alleged corruption in excise administration after seizing Rp5.19 billion in cash, found in five suitcases, from a house in Ciputat suspected to be linked to the case.