Financial Crimes
A chilling look into the underworld of corruption, illicit wealth, and shadow economies.
KPK detains PDI-P Secretary General in graft case involving bribery, obstruction of justice
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained Hasto Kristiyanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), over a corruption case surrounding the change of House of Representatives (DPR) membership as a result of the 2019 legislative election.
KPK names former Semarang mayor, husband corruption suspects
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 named Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu, then Mayor of Semarang, and her husband Alwin Basri, who was also a member of the Central Java Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD), as suspects in multiple corruption cases within the Semarang City Administration.
Indonesia's corruption perception index improves, but concerns over political corruption persist says ICW
Transparency International Indonesia (TII) released Indonesia's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Indonesia's CPI was recorded to have increased by three points to 37 after stagnating for two years at 34.
AGO clarifies search at ESDM ministry’s oil&gas directorate general
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has clarified on the search conducted at three rooms of the Office of the Directorate General of Oil & Gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) located on Jalan Rasuna Said in Central Jakarta on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Batam customs uncover syndicate attempting to evade mobil device import taxes
The Batam Customs and Excise Office has tracked down a syndicate misusing the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration on iPhone mobile devices.
Jokowi demands proof of OCCRP's 'Most Corrupt' allegations
Indonesia’s seventh President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has responded to his nomination by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) as one of the most corrupt public figure in 2024, demanding proof of all the allegations.
OCCRP clarifies Jokowi's inclusion in 2024 Most Corrupt Nominee list
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has clarified the inclusion of Indonesia’s 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the nomination list of the most corrupt figures in 2024.
KPK searches PDI-P Secretary General's house amid ongoing bribery probe
Investigators of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched the residence of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Secretary General, Hasto Kristiyanto, in Bekasi, West Java, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 as part of the investigation into a bribery case involving fugitive legislative candidate Harun Masiku.
Six former Antam officials charged over Rp3.31 trillion state losses
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has charged six former officials of State-owned diversified mining company PT Antam for alleged corruption case involving the management of 109 tons of Antam gold commodities during the 2010-2022 period.which caused state financial losses of Rp3.31 trillion (US$203 million).
E-KTP graft suspect Paulus Tannos arrested in Singapore, extradition underway
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested Paulus Tannos, a key player in the e-KTP mega project corruption case that had ensnared Setya Novanto, former Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR).
KPK summons two House members over misuse of BI CSR funds
Investigators at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have summoned two members of the House of Representatives (DPR) to delve deeper into the alleged misuse of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds of the Indonesian Central Bank (BI).
A Surabaya-based tycoon sentenced to 15 years for graft, money laundering in gold trading scandal
Budi Said, a crazy rich from Surabaya has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment by the Jakarta Corruption Court for alleged corruption in Antam gold trading.