Police Anti-Corruption Corps Backed to Fully Investigate Three Graft Cases

The National Police’s Anti-Corruption Corps (Kortas Tipikor) is currently investigating three suspected corruption cases. Civil society organisation Rampai Nusantara has voiced its support for the corps to thoroughly investigate all three cases.

Rampai Nusantara Chairman Mardiansyah Semar stated on Thursday (9/7/2026) that the group appreciates the police’s courage in uncovering corruption cases of public concern. He affirmed full support for every effort to eradicate corruption carried out professionally, transparently, and accountably.

According to Semar, law enforcement conducted professionally and transparently is the main foundation for strengthening public trust in law enforcement institutions. He stressed that every alleged legal violation must be processed in accordance with statutory regulations while upholding the presumption of innocence.

He added that synergy among law enforcement agencies must be maintained to ensure the corruption eradication process runs effectively. The uncovering of legal cases should not be viewed as inter-institutional rivalry, but rather as a form of the state’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.

“The interests of the nation and state must be prioritised. The public hopes that all law enforcement officers work based on facts, evidence, and applicable legal provisions so that justice can truly be upheld,” he said.

He called on all elements of society to oversee the legal process objectively and to place trust in law enforcement officers to resolve the cases according to the applicable mechanisms. He affirmed his support for every step to eradicate corruption without selectivity, while respecting the legal process and the rights of all parties involved.

“For certain interests, institutions that should safeguard state sovereignty must not be used to protect alleged legal violations. If this is forced, it will certainly face the power of the people,” he stated.

Kakortastipidkor Polri, Inspector General Totok Suharyanto, said the investigations are being conducted jointly with the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police. He identified the cases as alleged corruption at PLN related to coal procurement that triggered blackouts; the ASABRI case; and a debt settlement case from PT CBS to PT KNI, a subsidiary of state-owned Krakatau Steel.

“Currently, Kortas Tipikor is conducting a joint investigation scheme with the Metro Jaya Police’s Special Criminal Investigation Directorate in handling corruption and money laundering cases in the legal process for the PLN coal case, the ASABRI case from 2020 to 2025, and the alleged corruption case in the debt settlement process of PT CBS to PT KNI from 2020 to 2025,” he said.

Metro Jaya Police’s Director of Special Criminal Investigation, Commissioner Victor Dean Mackbon, provided further details on two of the case subjects. He explained that the searches were related to alleged corruption and money laundering in the legal handling by state officials in the PT Asabri and Jiwasraya cases.

“The first is the alleged criminal act of corruption and/or money laundering in the legal handling process by state officials or state administrators in the PT Asabri (Persero) and/or Asuransi Jiwasraya case within the jurisdiction of the Metro Jaya Police during the period 2020 to 2025,” he said.

The second case relates to alleged corruption and money laundering in the settlement of debts. He has not yet detailed the suspects in these cases.

“The second is the alleged criminal act of corruption and/or money laundering in the process of settling debts or obligations of PT CBS to PT KNI by civil servants or state administrators within the jurisdiction of the Metro Jaya Police during the period 2020 to 2025,” he said.

Police are investigating the cases under articles of the Corruption Eradication Law concerning extortion and bribery, as well as articles of the Money Laundering Law and the Criminal Code. Police have not yet named any suspects in the case.

Metro Jaya Police Head of Public Relations, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, confirmed that the investigation into the alleged corruption at PLN, ASABRI, and Krakatau Steel has the attention of President Prabowo Subianto.

“This is the President’s attention for alleged corruption cases to be a focus for the police to uncover and investigate. This series of searches is part of the investigation process to find and collect evidence,” Budi Hermanto said following a search at Cafe de’Clan, Cipete, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (8/7).

Budi stated the searches were part of uncovering alleged coal corruption at PLN that triggered blackouts in Sumatra some time ago, as well as the ASABRI and Krakatau Steel cases. The corruption cases under investigation include bribery, gratification, and money laundering.

“Kortas Tipikor together with Metro Jaya Police are conducting investigations into alleged corruption cases including bribery, gratification, and money laundering. There are several locations currently being searched simultaneously, including the location here at Cafe de’Clan and Coin Money Changer. This is related to the alleged corruption in the PLN coal blackout, ASABRI, and Krakatau Steel,” he said.