The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim) have been forced to make a decision on the handling of the embezzlement case reported by Fireworks Ventures Limited—concerning its dispute over the debt-claiming rights (cessie) involving PT Geria Wijaya Prestige (GWP) and several other parties. The Bareskrim had already named the suspects in the case last year, and by the first week of April 2018 they said that they had held a case reconstruction. This usually means the investigation stage would soon escalate. On April 17, 2018, however, Tomy Winata surprised many by filing a default lawsuit against 10 parties including Fireworks Ventures Limited, who claimed to be the legitimate owner of the cessie. To subscribe please click here
