Suitcase Containing 5 Billion Rupiah Becomes Evidence as KPK Detains Customs Official
JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained a customs official at a detention facility, with five suitcases containing 5.19 billion rupiah serving as key evidence.
The official is Budiman Bayu Prasojo, Head of the Customs Intelligence Enforcement and Investigation (P2) Section of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under the Ministry of Finance.
Budiman was detained after the KPK recovered five suitcases containing 5.19 billion rupiah seized from a safe house rented by the suspect.
The arrest of Budiman was carried out by the KPK at DJBC headquarters in early February 2026.
Safe houses, typically associated with public service provision, are now being used by customs officials to secure funds allegedly obtained through corruption, according to statements made by KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution Asep Guntur Rahayu whilst outlining developments in the corruption case within the Customs and Excise environment.
After the hand-catch operation (OTT) in early February 2026, Budiman allegedly ordered fellow customs officer Salisa Asmoaji to clean the safe house located in Central Jakarta.
“Following that incident (the OTT), Budiman then instructed Salisa to clean the aforementioned safe house in Central Jakarta,” Asep stated during a press conference at the Red and White Building in Jakarta on Friday, 27 February 2026.
“Where investigators discovered cash in various foreign currencies and rupiah totalling more than 5.19 billion rupiah, stored in five suitcases,” Asep added.
Based on these facts, investigators concluded that Budiman and Sisprian, as Head of the P2 Intelligence Subdivision of DJBC, both previously designated as suspects, jointly committed the crime of corruption involving acceptance of gratification as a state official or state administrator.
“Including receiving gifts directly related to their position and contrary to their obligations during the 2024-2026 period,” Asep stated.
Asep noted that Budiman used the funds derived from corruption related to the importation of counterfeit goods to purchase operational vehicles.