KPK Searches Several Locations in Kudus in Customs Case, Besides PT Djarum
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is continuing searches in Kudus, Central Java. The searches follow operations at PT Djarum’s office and the Kudus Customs and Excise Supervision and Service Office (KPPBC TMC), as part of an expanded investigation into a case at the Ministry of Finance’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
“Searches in the Kudus area are still under way today,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told reporters at the KPK’s Merah Putih building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Thursday (29 October 2026).
Budi did not specify which locations were being searched, saying the operation was continuing.
“There are teams operating at several locations. We will provide an update if there are developments that we can share with the public. The team is still in the field and the searches are ongoing,” Budi said.
Asked about the new investigation warrant that led to the search at PT Djarum, Budi said the inquiry concerned alleged state losses in the excise sector.
“This relates to alleged corruption involving state revenue—in other words, losses to state finances—or offences under Articles 2 and 3, or Articles 603 and 604 of the Criminal Code, in connection with excise,” he added.
Budi had earlier said the searches were related to cigarette excise stamps. Investigators are examining alleged kickbacks in the handling of the stamps, as well as other possible methods used.
“Everything is still being investigated. First, the case is at an early stage. Second, investigators are looking into whether there were kickbacks or alleged payments by PT Djarum to individuals at Customs and Excise in connection with the excise stamps affixed to each packet of cigarettes, or whether other methods were involved,” Budi said.
Investigators have seized documents and electronic evidence, which will be analysed further.
The KPK has issued a new investigation warrant for a case involving imports at the Ministry of Finance’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise. Following the issuance of the warrant, the commission searched PT Djarum’s office in Kudus, Central Java.
“The KPK is expanding its investigation into a Customs and Excise case, having issued a new investigation warrant in October 2026,” spokesperson Budi Prasetyo told reporters on Wednesday (28 October).
“The team also searched the PT Djarum office,” he added.
The KPK has issued two new investigation warrants as part of the expanded case. One names Customs official Gatot Heroe as a suspect, while the other is a general warrant under which no suspect has yet been named.