Corruption in Garuda Indonesia
Earlier this week the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir, approached the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) with a report on allegations of corruption in PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. The report mentions known allegations. The details of which were mentioned in the trial of Garuda Indonesia’s former President Director Emirsyah Satar. Recently, we learned that the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has been investigating since November 2021. The investigation is not limited to the allegations Minister Erick had reported.
Revisiting the Geostationary Orbit Dispute
In a press conference held on Jan. 13, 2022, the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, stated that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo had ordered an investigation into alleged violations of law in satellite management cooperation at the Ministry of Defense. This case supposedly cost the State around Rp800 billion. The last time we reported on the subject matter was in 2018, when the Government was sued by one of its partners on suspicion of default. But now, something bigger than just a breach of contract is brewing: allegations of corruption.
On the Case Brokering Scandal: The End?
The case brokering scandal in the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed unpleasant details. Lili Siregar, the deputy chief of the KPK, was found guilty of violating the code of conduct, but the punishment given was not up to the public expectations. The trial of the main perpetrators began in September 2021, and only needed less than four months of examination before the Panel of Judges read their decision on Jan. 12, 2022.
Mining Dispute in Bangka and the Djojohadikusumos
Shocking news came from Central Bangka in the province of Bangka Belitung Islands. A security post located within the tin Mining License Area (IUP) belonging to PT Mitra Stania Prima (PT MSP) was set on fire by the masses on Jan. 11, 2022. The company is known to be managed by Aryo Puspito Setyaki Djojohadikusumo, son of Hashim Djojohadikusumo (brother of Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto). We wonder what kind of problem is causing this situation.
Update on Tax Corruption Scandal
We begin 2021 with a new corruption case involving tax officials. The allegation was too scandalous because the officials had allegedly transacted and helped three large companies avoid their obligations. One of said companies was owned by the notorious Haji Isam and in addition, the officials in question are supposedly notorious. After several months of speculation, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced the suspects. Unfortunately, nothing really interesting happened during the court proceedings. This week, the prosecutors read their demands.
Revisiting Emirsyah Satar Case: A New Chapter
Corruption investigation in PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk began five years ago. The process was so slow that it raised question marks over the performance of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The trial of the suspects, including Garuda Indonesia’s former President Director, Emirsyah Satar, produced a very disappointing verdict. Later, the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir, approached the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) with a corruption report. However, the allegations reported are already in the KPK’s indictment tried by the KPK. Is there any other evidence that the KPK could not find before, that this case must be re-examined by the AGO?
Patra Jasa v. Indobuildco: A New Chapter
Five years ago, the Central Jakarta District Court disclosed a lawsuit filed by PT Patra Jasa, a subsidiary of PT Pertamina (Persero) which operates in the property, hospitality, and multi-service sectors. The lawsuit was filed against PT Patra Indonesia, a company close to the late Ibnu Sutowo and linked to the controversial PT Indobuildco. The legal process lasted until 2020 and ended with Patra Jasa’s victory. But even with a court decision, the dispute continues to this day. Recently, we learned that Indobuildco had filed another lawsuit against Patra Jasa, still related to the same dispute.
Revisiting Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGAS)
The past several years have been tough for PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (Persero) (PGAS). In addition to the Company’s tax problems, there are also problems related to its subsidiaries. Can the state-owned Company improve its performance?
Corruption in LPEI: Development
The investigation into the case of corruption related to the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI/Eximbank) is making progress. Earlier in November 2021, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that it had developed the investigation and named seven suspects in the new case, namely the allegation of obstruction of justice. Soon after, the AGO named an advocate a new suspect with the same allegation. Entering 2022, the AGO finally announced five suspects in the predicate crime.
2022 Sting Operation: West Java, Again
In September 2021, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) visited West Java and held a coordination meeting on an integrated corruption eradication program with at least 120 legislators. On said occasion, the KPK said that 26 provinces had had to deal with KPK enforcement. West Java more than others. The largest province in the country could maintain the abominable record this year as the Mayor of Bekasi, Rahmat Effendi, has recently been caught for graft. The KPK has unraveled a total of nine cases in West Java (in different municipalities). Two uncovered last year were related to the COVID-19 national recovery program.