KPK Reveals Development of Customs Case Involving Djarum Excise Duties

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed that it is expanding its investigation into alleged corruption at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise at the Ministry of Finance, concerning PT Djarum’s excise duties.

“The initial suspicion in this investigation concerns state revenue related to excise at PT Djarum,” KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said at the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Budi said the KPK was examining allegations that PT Djarum had provided money to individuals at Customs and Excise.

“All aspects are still being examined in this investigation, including whether there is evidence of alleged payments by PT Djarum to officials at Customs and Excise, or what may have occurred in connection with suspected irregularities in cigarette excise. We will continue to provide updates,” he said.

Asked whether the KPK might summon people from PT Djarum as witnesses, he said the anti-corruption agency would proceed in stages.

“Yes, everything will be done gradually. The searches are under way, followed by examination of relevant parties and witnesses,” he said.

The case began when the KPK conducted a sting operation at the Customs and Excise directorate in February 2026 and named several people as suspects.

On 21 July 2026, the KPK announced that it was expanding the case by issuing two investigation warrants. One warrant named a suspect, while the other was a general warrant under which no suspect had yet been named.

As of 26 August 2026, several people had been named as suspects in the case: Rizal, head of the Customs and Excise Regional Office for Western Sumatra; Sisprian Subiaksono, head of the Customs and Excise Intelligence Subdirectorate; Orlando Hamonangan, head of Customs and Excise Enforcement Section II; Blueray Cargo owner John Field; Blueray Cargo operations manager Dedy Kurniawan; Blueray Cargo Import Documentation Team head Andri; Budiman Bayu Prasojo, head of the Customs and Excise Intelligence Section; and Gatot Heroe Hernanda, head of the Kediri Customs Office.

On 28 October 2026, the KPK announced a further expansion of the case through the issuance of a general investigation warrant.