Government Financial Report
Recently, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) gave an Unqualified Opinion (WTP) on the Government Financial Report (LKPP) for the 2020 fiscal year. The result should be appreciated, but there are some notes, especially regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Garuda Indonesia Corruption Case: Verdict for Hadinoto
The trial of Hadinoto Soedigno, Garuda Indonesia’s former executive vice director for Engineering and Maintenance Services, is over. Hadinoto stood trial for alleged involvement in the scheme of corruption conducted under the leadership of Emirsyah Satar. At the last hearing held on June 23, 2021, Hadinoto was found guilty of all charges.
PKPU for Waskita Beton
Another State-owned Enterprise subsidiary has to face the law after experiencing financial difficulties. On June 21, 2021, PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (WSBP) faced two different lawsuits of Suspension of Debt Payment (PKPU) at the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court. So far, Waskita Beton has faced four PKPU lawsuits.
Adelin Lis and Immigration Error
The repatriation of fugitive Adelin Lis to Indonesia raises many questions, especially regarding the ownership of a passport in the name of Hendro Leonardi. Many thought the case was a simple passport forgery case, but the situation changed when the Directorate General of Immigration admitted that the passport used by Adelin Lis was indeed issued by the immigration office. This is not the first time a case like this has been exposed. Recall the case of Joko Tjandra’s escape to Papua New Guinea using an alias on the passport issued by the immigration office.
Corruption Journal
The disgraced Regent of Talaud Islands in North Sulawesi Sri Wahyumi Maria Manalip was found guilty of corruption two years ago. Maria, however, was lucky because her sentence was reduced by the Supreme Court. So she could be released sooner than expected. That said, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) refused to let her go. As soon as Maria walked out of the prison, the KPK arrested her again on allegation of involvement in a new case. Maria decided to file for a pre-trial to challenge the KPK decision but the attempt failed. Separately, in another case of pre-trial filed against the KPK, the KPK questioned the legal standing of the plaintiff, the infamous organization MAKI.
Garuda Indonesia and Its Chaotic Problems
PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk (GIAA) is at the edge of the abyss. The Government and the board of directors’ efforts to rescue the flag carrier have not been enough to solve the many problems in the Company. As of this week, the Company’s overall debt has reached Rp70 trillion, with the potential for an increase in debt of Rp1 trillion every month. The Government already has four options for the Company’s rescue, one of which is to apply for a voluntary Suspension of Debt Payment (PKPU) process through the court. Said plan is risky because if the PKPU is not resolved amicably within the specified time limit, Garuda Indonesia will go bankrupt. Said option became a source of commotion in a hearing between the Garuda Indonesia directors and the House of Representatives on June 21, 2021.
The Trial of Samin Tan
Samin Tan, owner of PT Borneo Lumbung Energi & Metal Tbk (formerly BORN), was named a suspect of bribery by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over two years ago. Samin was investigated after the KPK looked into the allegations of corruption related to the construction of the Riau Power Plant; a case that ensnared conglomerate Johannes Kotjo and former Minister of Social Affairs Idrus Marham (Golkar). After a long process, the trial finally started this week. The indictment once again sheds light on details we have been questioning for a long time.
The Arrest of Adelin Lis
The repatriation of fugitive Adelin Lis to Indonesia deserves appreciation. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has again succeeded in demonstrating good performance. Not many know who Adelin Lis is, but his arrest shows another side to the legal world that is rarely known to the public.
The ASABRI Scandal: RIMO
The investigation and inquisition into the allegations of corruption involving PT Asuransi Sosial Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia (familiarly known as PT ASABRI) continues. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) recently held an auction of confiscated assets whose value had decreased. As of June 2021, the AGO had reportedly confiscated Rp14 trillion worth of assets, including assets belonging to PT Rimo International Lestari Tbk (RIMO), a company controlled by Teddy Tjokrosaputro, the younger brother of suspect Benny Tjokrosaputro. That said, RIMO denies having any relationship with ASABRI, even though ASABRI is a shareholder in the Company.
On Corruption in South Lampung
In 2018 the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) uncovered a case of corruption in South Lampung and ensnared several people including then Regent of South Lampung one Zainudin Hasan. Zainudin was found guilty in 2019 but the KPK continued developing the case. This week, the Corruption Court of the Tanjung Karang District Court read the verdict for the latest defendant.