KPK probes containers at Tanjung Emas Port in Customs case
In the clearance process, it is suspected that bribes were given to Customs officials, which is still under investigation, including where the goods are ultimately headed. We will also trace this.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating containers containing vehicle parts found at Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang, Central Java, which were seized on 12 May 2026.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said the anti-corruption agency questioned three civil servants from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) under the Ministry of Finance stationed in Semarang on Monday (25 May) to probe the matter.
‘We are confirming why the container remains at the port despite being there for 30 days. How did it enter and clear customs? We are investigating the business processes and standard operating procedures, and how it was handled on the ground,’ Budi told journalists in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Budi added that on the same day, the KPK also questioned Heri Setiyono, alias Heri Black, an import agency staff member.
‘Under the name DN. He was questioned about the container found and seized during the search operation,’ he said.
He said the questioning of witness DN was similar to that of the three customs officials.
‘Why is there suspicion of money flowing to the DGCE? How does this work? Especially since the container’s contents are in the ’lartas’ category—prohibited or restricted goods,’ he added during DN’s questioning.
He further explained that DN was questioned as Heri Black allegedly handled the clearance process for the container’s goods.
Finally, he said on Monday (25 May), the KPK also probed allegations that an import businessman with initials IDN provided vehicles to customs officials who have been named suspects in a corruption case within the DGCE.
‘This is still under investigation. Why did the importer provide vehicles used by DGCE officials? This is clearly linked to gratification schemes,’ he said.
Previously, on 4 February 2026, the KPK conducted a raid at the DGCE under the Ministry of Finance.
A day later, six out of 17 detained individuals were named suspects in a bribery and gratification case involving the import of counterfeit or KW goods within the customs sector.
They included Rizal (RZL), the Customs Enforcement and Investigation Director from 2024 to January 2026 and currently West Sumatra Regional Customs Office Chief, Customs Enforcement and Investigation Intelligence Sub-Director Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS), and Customs Intelligence Section Chief Orlando Hamonangan (ORL).
On 26 February 2026, the KPK named a new suspect, Customs Intelligence Section Chief under the Enforcement and Investigation Directorate Budiman Bayu Prasojo (BBP).
On 27 February 2026, the KPK revealed it was investigating corruption in customs clearance, including the seizure of Rp5.19 billion in cash from five suitcases at a house in Ciputat, South Tangerang, suspected to be related to the case.
On 6 May 2026, John Field, Andri, and Dedy Kurniawan faced their first court hearing as defendants. The name of Customs Director General Djaka Budi Utama appeared in the charges against the three defendants.
In the charges, Djaka Budi, along with Rizal, Sisprian Subiaksono, and Orlando Hamonangan, allegedly met with cargo businessmen at a Jakarta hotel in July 2025, with John Field among those present.
On 20 May 2026, the KPK prosecutor stated that Djaka Budi Utama was accused of receiving bribes amounting to S$213,600 (approximately Rp2.97 billion at the 26 May 2026 exchange rate).