KPK Questions Four Customs Officials Over Counterfeit Goods Bribery Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is continuing to investigate allegations of corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise under Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance. On Monday (25 May), investigators scheduled the examination of four civil servants from Customs as witnesses.
KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo confirmed the examinations took place at the KPK headquarters in Jakarta. The witnesses, identified by initials KHN, BWN, STP, and ARR, are Customs officials.
“The examinations were conducted at the KPK headquarters under the names of KHN, BWN, STP, and ARR, who are Customs civil servants,” Budi Prasetyo told journalists on Monday (25 May).
The case originated from a sting operation conducted by the KPK on 4 February 2026. Since then, the KPK has named several suspects from within Customs and private sectors, including former Customs Enforcement and Investigation Director Rizal (RZL).
The investigation has intensified after the name of Customs Directorate General Djaka Budi Utama appeared in the indictment of defendant John Field (owner of Blueray Cargo). Djaka is suspected of receiving a bribe of S$213,600, equivalent to Rp2.96 billion (based on the exchange rate on 25 May 2026).
The money is allegedly linked to the processing of counterfeit goods imports. Previously, the KPK seized Rp5.19 billion in cash from a house in Ciputat, which is strongly suspected to be part of the illicit funds in the case. The KPK is currently seeking additional evidence to strengthen the case, particularly regarding a meeting between Customs officials and cargo entrepreneurs at a Jakarta hotel in July 2025. (Ant/H-4)
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