KPK Interrogates Customs Official, Probes Use of Safe House

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) questioned a Directorate General of Customs and Excise employee, Budiman Bayu Prasojo (BPP), to investigate the use of a safe house in connection with alleged bribery related to importation and gratification on Monday (23 February).

The examination was a rescheduled session after BPP failed to attend a previous summons on Wednesday, 18 February, citing illness.

“This is what we are also investigating with witness BPP, and we also need other witnesses to explain matters related to the use of this safe house — what operations it was used for, whether solely for storing money or also for other activities,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo at his office in Jakarta on Monday (23 February).

When asked about alleged money flows to Bayu, Budi confirmed that investigators would also probe the matter.

“This is something we will continue to investigate, which is why today investigators summoned BPP,” he said.

Bayu was previously apprehended by the KPK in a sting operation (OTT) some time ago but was subsequently released as he still held the status of a witness.

In handling this case, the KPK has named six individuals as suspects.

They are former Director of Investigation and Enforcement at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise for the period 2024–January 2026, Rizal; Head of the Intelligence, Enforcement and Investigation Sub-directorate at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Sisprian Subiaksono; Head of the Intelligence Section at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Orlando; Head of the Import Documents Team at PT BR, Andri; Owner of PT Blueray, John Field; and Operational Manager of PT BR, Dedy Kurniawan.

All suspects have been detained at the KPK’s State Detention Centre.

For their actions, Rizal, Sisprian and Orlando have been charged under Article 12 paragraphs (a) and (b) of the Corruption Eradication Act, as well as Article 605 paragraph 2 and Article 606 paragraph 2 in conjunction with Articles 20 and 21 of the Criminal Code (KUHP).

They have also been charged under Article 12B of the Corruption Eradication Act in conjunction with Articles 20 and 21 of the Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, John Field, Andri and Dedy Kurniawan, as the alleged bribe-givers, have been charged under Article 605 paragraph 1(a) and (b) and Article 606 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code.

During the ongoing investigation, the KPK has searched numerous locations and seized evidence, including Rp5 billion in cash stored in suitcases found at a safe house in Ciputat, South Tangerang.