KPK Reschedules Examination of PT Infinity International Director in Customs Corruption Case

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has rescheduled the examination of PT Infinity International Director Ali Susanto as a witness in a suspected corruption case within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise at the Ministry of Finance. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo explained the decision was made after Ali Susanto failed to appear for questioning on Wednesday (17/6) due to other commitments. “The private party, who is also a forwarder for PT Infinity International, confirmed he could not attend the investigator’s summons, and investigators will coordinate to reschedule the next examination,” Budi said at the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Wednesday evening. He added, “This is being further investigated so that issues related to the importation of goods can be fully brought to light, as this is also important for future prevention efforts. When the root of the problem is fully uncovered, then the intervention to improve the system will also become more concrete.” Previously, on 4 February 2026, the KPK conducted a sting operation within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. A day later, the KPK named six suspects in a case of alleged bribery and gratification related to the import of counterfeit goods. The suspects are Rizal, Director of Enforcement and Investigation at Customs for the 2024-January 2026 period who is currently serving as Head of the Customs Regional Office for Western Sumatra; Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Sub-Directorate of Intelligence for Enforcement and Investigation at Customs; and Orlando Hamonangan, Head of the Customs Intelligence Section. The KPK also named Blueray Cargo owner John Field, Blueray Cargo Import Documentation Team Head Andri, and Blueray Cargo Operational Manager Dedy Kurniawan as suspects. On 27 February 2026, the KPK revealed it was investigating alleged corruption in excise management, following the seizure of Rp5.19 billion in cash from five suitcases at a safe house in Ciputat, South Tangerang, believed to be linked to the case. On 6 May 2026, John Field, Andri, and Dedy Kurniawan underwent their first trial as defendants. The name of the Director General of Customs and Excise, Djaka Budi Utama, subsequently appeared in the indictment for the three defendants. The indictment stated that Djaka Budi, along with Rizal, Sisprian Subiaksono, and Orlando Hamonangan, met with cargo entrepreneurs at a hotel in Jakarta in July 2025, with John Field among those present. Later, on 20 May 2026, KPK public prosecutors said Djaka Budi Utama was suspected of receiving bribes amounting to 213,000 Singapore dollars. On 12 June 2026, John Field admitted in court to giving money totalling Rp21 billion to Djaka Budi.