#Corruption
Megawati's son in law under scrutiny for involvement in corruption case
Muhammad Yusrizki, Chair of the Standing Committee on Renewable Energy of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and President Director of PT Basis Utama Prima, was detained by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).
Syahrul Yasin Limpo the Minister of Agriculture becomes suspect of KPK
Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo was called by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to be questioned concerning information gathered from various resources regarding allegations of corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture.
Former employees of the Ministry of Finance implicated in suspicious transactions
In a startling revelation, the Chairman of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, announced that his agency has received 33 reports on suspicious transactions within the Ministry of Finance.
Minister Johnny G. Plate accused of corruption, NasDem defends
The Minister of Communication and Informatics (Menkominfo) Johnny G. Plate, was recently arrested for his involvement in an alleged corruption for 4G Base Transceiver Station (BTS) construction project all across Indonesian regions. The crime caused a total of IDR 8.32 trillion state losses.
Corruption in gold imports: Customs officials accused of costing the state trillions in losses
The illicit practice of manipulating gold import duty was revealed to involve various customs officials. The crime had the state trillions of Rupiah of losses in tax evasion. This corruption case was handled by the Money Laundering Task Force (TPPU Task Force) and has become one of the Task Force's priorities.
Conflicting reports by Sri Mulyani and Mahfud MD money laundering and suspicious transaction worth IDR 349 trillion
Mahfud MD, Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law and Human Rights recently formed a Money Laundering Task Force (Satgas TPPU) tasked with unravelling allegedly suspicious transactions with a total value of IDR 349 trillion (US$ 23.7 billion). The task force examines 300 letters and receipt and plans to complete its investigation by the end of 2023.
Rise of illegal cigarettes sparks concern among businesses in Nusa Tenggara
The circulation of illegal cigarettes has increased in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara as of May 2, 2023. The rise of illegal cigarettes has caused unrest among the public, especially cigarette businesses who are losing money.
Waskita Karya Director named as suspect in a corruption on fictitious projects
Destiawan Soewardjono, President Director of PT Waskita Karya, was named as a suspect in a corruption case related to the use of fictitious project funds, which resulted in state losses. The Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) has named Soewardjono as suspect a corruption case for misappropriation of funds in 2016-2020.
Populix revealed 93% Indonesian Muslims prioritize halal logo, despite challenges, and controversies
Populix, a digital-based research survey, shows that 93% of respondents claimed that the halal logo is their main consideration when buying a product. The survey involved at least 1,014 Muslim men and women aged 17 to 55 years. However, there are concerns on obtaining halal logo through bribes.
Firli Bahuri, chairman of KPK alleged corruption, and leaks reports received by Metro Jaya Regional Police
The Metro Jaya Regional Police received a total of 6 reports related to the Chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri. Two of the reports were filed by anti-corruption organization.
KPK suspects IDR 14.5 billion corruption in railway project
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspected a corruption had occurred in railway repairs project amounting up to IDR 14.5 billion (US$ 971,337). The investigation on the suspects are still ongoing.
BPK, South Korea's BAI work together in audit institutions
Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Isma Yatun met with Chairman of the Korean Board of Audit Inspection (BAI) Choe Jaehae in Seoul on March 3, 2023, to create an action plan for future bilateral cooperation. The potential cooperation includes arrangements for the two institutions to exchange examiners for secondment at each other's Supreme Audit Institution (SAI).