Revisiting Edward Soeryadjaya’s Graft Case
The Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court continued the trial of Edward Soeryadjaya, who was named suspect by the Attorney General’s Office on the allegation of his involvement in the graft case at Dana Pensiun Pertamina, a pension fund of state oil and gas company Pertamina, which invested significantly in the troubled oil and gas company PT Sugih Energy Tbk (SUGI). Soeryadjaya is main partner of KKR-funded Mandala Energy Lemang Pte Ltd in Lemang production sharing contract (PSC) block.
Court Mafia: Tangerang Bribery Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted Sting Operation in the evening of March 12, 2018 and named several people as suspects in the case of alleged bribery, including a registrar and a judge of the Tangerang District Court in Banten. Last week, the trial of the former officials was held to listen to the prosecutors’ demands.
Kideco Jaya Agung v. Government: Explanations
On July 4, 2018, we published an article reporting a lawsuit registered by the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN Jakarta). The lawsuit in question at the time was filed by PT Kideco Jaya Agung, coal producing subsidiary of Indika Energy (INDY), against the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Head of the Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). On August 1, 2018, we received explanations on the lawsuit from the Company.
Another Problem for AISA (vs Sinarmas) and Kalimass Jaya’s Case
The mayhem happened during the General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS) of PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk (AISA) caused another problem as the creditors who filed PKPU lawsuit against the Company refused to acknowledge the legal counsels who attended the initial hearing held on July 31, 2018. Meanwhile, in a less complicated case, the Commercial Court at the Surabaya District Court decided to deny the objection submitted by CV Kalimass Jaya Utama, and, accordingly, proceeded to the next step of the trial.
Latest on Budget Mafia Case of Amin Santono
The case dubbed as the “budgeting mafia” case by the national media outlets is getting more attention as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continueing their discreet marathon examination and searches for a week now. After raiding several places and the official house of a PAN politician last week, the KPK also raided the house of a PPP politician, while continue examining witnesses in the case including examining Amin Santono himself. What does this mean?
Revisiting Tuban Petro Case
Following the limited coordination meeting at the office of Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs on July 30, 2018, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani conveyed the Government’s idea to revive and optimize the refinery owned by PT Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI). But with various problems surrounding TPPI, will the plan proceed smoothly?
Latest on the E-KTP Graft Case
The Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court have finally started the trial of Irvanto Hendra “Ivan” Pambudi Cahyo and Made Oka Masagung, who were named suspects by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in February 2018 for their involvement in the electronic identity card (E-KTP) procurement graft case. The first hearing held on July 30, 2018 mentioned the same chronology but with more details as the two defendants allegedly had important roles in managing the flow of funds for and on behalf of Setya Novanto. In a separate hearing held on the same day, the court read their verdict for Anang Sugiana Sudihardjo, who was also involved in the graft scheme.
Law Journal: More on MCOR’s Cessie Disputes and Petroselat’s Insolvency
The disputes over the debt-claiming rights (cessie) involving PT Geria Wijaya Prestige (GWP) and several other parties is getting more complicated when Tomy Winata decided to be involved. Recently, the legal counsel of Hartono Karjadi told the press that Tomy Winata filed a police report to the Bali regional police against his client even before he filed lawsuit to the Central Jakarta District Court. In other case, the insolvency process of Petroselat Ltd, the subsidiary of PT Sugih Energy Tbk (SUGI), is also getting complicated as some of the creditors apparently asked the Government to terminate the company’s contract in contrary to the company’s wish.
Corruption Journal: Sting Operation in South Lampung and Malang Graft Case
In the morning of July 27, 2018, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted another Sting Operation and arrested the Regent of South Lampung one Zainudin Hasan. A day after that, KPK officially named Zainudin and three others as graft suspects. Until yesterday, KPK continued searching dozens of places in the region and had secured a lot of evidences. Meanwhile, the Corruption Court at the Surabaya District Court continued the trial of Moch. Anton, the former mayor of Malang, who is standing trial for the allegation of his involvement in the case which was uncovered last year.
Yet Another Sting Operation from KPK, Hitting Zulkifli Hasan’s Brother This Time
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continued its aggressive approach. This time, the anti-graft agency arrested Zainudin Hasan, regent of Lampung Selatan in Sumatra Island, who is also younger brother of Zulkifli Hasan, chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN). So, while Zulkifly is busy with political maneuvering ahead of next month’s registration of president and vice president candidate, KPK arrested Zainudin, who is also chairman of Lampung provincial chapter of PAN.