TaniHub Case: Defendants Face Prison Sentences Over Alleged USD 25 Million State Loss

The corruption case involving investments from BRI Ventura Investama (BRI Ventures) and PT Metra Digital Investama (MDI Ventures) into the startup TaniHub is approaching its final stage. The defendants in this case have been charged with prison sentences, fines, and requirements to pay restitution.

As reported on Tuesday (2/6/2026), the suspects in this matter were named by the South Jakarta District Attorney’s Office in September 2025. The case has progressed through the legal system, with the suspects appearing for trial at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court in February 2026.

There are at least nine defendants in this case, including:

1. Nicko Widjaja, President Director of BRI Ventura Investama

2. William Gozeral, Vice President of Investment at PT BRI Ventura Investama

3. Ivan Arie Sustiawan, Director of PT Tani Grup Indonesia

4. Edison TPL Tobing, Director of PT Tani Grup Indonesia

5. Aldi Adrian Hartanto, VP of Investment at PT Metra Digital Investama

6. Donald Surjana Wihardja, President Director of PT Metra Digital Investama

7. The corporation PT Tani Group Indonesia (PT TGI)

8. The corporation PT Tani Hub Indonesia (PT THI)

9. The corporation PT Tani Supply Indonesia (PT TSI)

In the indictment, prosecutors allege that the defendants enriched themselves, others, or a corporation. Prosecutors stated that the defendants engaged in corruption regarding the management of investment funds from MDI Ventures and BRI Ventures into the agricultural startup TaniHub and its affiliates between 2019 and 2023.

The state loss figure is based on an audit by the BPKP (Financial and Development Supervisory Agency). Total state losses in this case were estimated at USD 25 million, or approximately Rp 364 billion, at the time the indictment was read.

Prosecutors read the sentencing demands against the defendants during the trial held in May 2026. The demands are as follows:

1. Nicko Widjaja: 11 years in prison and a fine of Rp 1 billion, with a subsidiary sentence of 190 days of imprisonment.

2. William Gozali: 9 years in prison and a fine of Rp 1 billion, with a subsidiary sentence of 190 days of imprisonment.

3. Ivan Arie Sustiawan: 12 years in prison, a fine of Rp 1 billion, with a subsidiary sentence of 190 days of imprisonment, and restitution of Rp 3,259,270,740, with a subsidiary sentence of 6 years in prison.

4. Edison TPL Tobing: 10 years in prison, a fine of Rp 1 billion, with a subsidiary sentence of 190 days of imprisonment, and restitution of Rp 1,059,165,552, with a subsidiary sentence of 5 years in prison.

5. Aldi Adrian Hartanto: 12 years in prison and a fine of Rp 1 billion, with a subsidiary sentence of 190 days of imprisonment.

6. Donald Surjana Wihardja: 12 years in prison and a fine of Rp 1 billion, with a subsidiary sentence of 190 days of imprisonment.

The reading of these demands marks the end of the witness examination process in the trial. Some defendants are scheduled to present their defence notes, or plea, on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.