KPK Interrogates Heri Black Regarding Findings During Customs Corruption Search

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) interrogated businessman Heri Setiyono (HS), alias Heri Black, as a witness in the alleged customs import corruption case today. The KPK questioned Heri specifically regarding the results of a container search conducted at Tanjung Emas Port.

“The witness was also questioned regarding the findings of a container during the search at Tanjung Emas Port,” stated KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters on Monday (18/5/2026). Additionally, the KPK questioned Heri regarding searches conducted in Semarang, where records of payments made to officials within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise were discovered.

Heri Black completed his examination today at approximately 2:50 PM WIB, following his failure to appear for questioning on 8 May. “Investigators are deepening their investigation into findings from the searches in Semarang, including notes regarding payments made to parties within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise,” Budi added.

The KPK also interrogated two officials within the Customs and Excise environment: the Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Priyono Triatmojo (PYN), and the Director of Financial System Stability and Financial Sector Policy Synchronisation, Ayu Sukorini (AYS). Both were questioned regarding alleged receipts by individuals within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.

The KPK has conducted a series of searches in Semarang related to this case, including a raid on Heri Black’s residence on Monday (11/5). During the search of Heri Black’s home, investigators seized various documents and electronic evidence. A day later, investigators continued searches at Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang, where they opened a container suspected of containing imported goods from parties affiliated with PT Blueray Cargo. The container was subsequently seized.

Regarding this customs import corruption case, the KPK initially named six suspects following a sting operation (OTT) at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) involving import bribery. The KPK seized evidence in this bribery case with a total value of Rp 40.5 billion. The seized evidence includes cash in Indonesian Rupiah amounting to Rp 1.89 billion, USD 182,900, SGD 1.48 million, JPY 55,000, 2.5 kg of precious metals worth approximately Rp 7.4 billion, 2.8 kg of precious metals worth approximately Rp 8.3 billion, and one luxury watch valued at Rp 138 million.

Three private parties in this case have already undergone trial: John Field, leader of Blueray Cargo; Deddy Kurniawan Sukolo, Operational Manager of Blueray Cargo; and Andri, the document team leader at Blueray Cargo. These three executives from PT Blueray Cargo are accused of providing SGD 61.3 billion and various luxury goods and facilities worth Rp 1.8 billion. KPK prosecutors contend that the defendants’ actions violate Article 605, paragraph 1, point a, and Article 606, paragraph 1, of Law Number 1 of 2023 of the Criminal Code (KUHP).