The Sukoharjo OTT
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has described the alleged extortion scheme in Sukoharjo as little more than a “copy-paste” of the previous administration. Investigators allege that Bupati Etik Suryani continued an established pattern of collecting illegal payments from civil servants, even using similar instructions and payment expectations that allegedly existed during the tenure of her predecessor, former Regent Wardoyo Wijaya, who is also her husband.
Recent findings on the KDMP truck procurement
The government, through PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara (Agrinas), is undertaking a large-scale procurement of operational vehicles for the Red-White Village Cooperative (KDMP) program. Before the process is completed, however, the anti-corruption watchdog Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has raised concerns over potential rents of up to Rp 5.54 trillion. So, what exactly did ICW uncover that led to this conclusion?
Apple’s lawsuit carries a warning for Indonesia
Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI may appear to be another Silicon Valley legal battle, but it reveals a much larger transformation in the global artificial intelligence race. The dispute is no longer centered on who has the most advanced language model.
Revisiting Tan Kian, Jiwasraya and Asabri corruption cases
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police Office (Polda Metro Jaya) has arrested property businessman Tan Kian on Friday (Jul 10) from his private residence at the Pacific Place, South Jakarta. Few hours ago, the national police (Polri) named Febrie Adriansyah a corruption suspect related to handling of high-profile corruption cases, including Asabri and Jiwasraya.
Top prosecutor Febrie named corruption suspect
The national police (Polri) has finally named Febrie Adriansyah, former assistant attorney general for special crime (Jampidsus), as corruption suspect related to some high-profile corruption cases, including the infamous Asabri case. Property businessman Tan Kian, linked to Asabri case, has also been arrested.
Speculations on the new Jampidsus
Speculations intensified in the business community and political elites about who will replace Febrie Adriansyah as assistant attorney general for special crime (Jampidsus). Some names have been tipped.
Top prosecutor Febrie steps down
Assistant Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah has finally stepped down late Friday (Jul 10) hours after dismissing allegation of corruption amid a police graft probe found US$26 million in cash and 74 Kg of gold bars in his private residence in Sentul, Bogor regency, West Java.
Hidden Safes, Armed Guards and Public Trust (2)
Dozens of Military (TNI) personnel appeared guarding the private residence of Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah. Soon afterwards, a confidential internal circular from the Attorney General’s Office instructing prosecutors nationwide to heighten vigilance leaked into public view.
Corruption in the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
The Central Jakarta District Court held the first hearing on Thursday (09/07) in the alleged corruption case involving fictitious claims under BPJS Ketenagakerjaan’s Work Accident Insurance (JKK) program. The case is estimated to have caused state losses of Rp 24.5 billion. More concerning, however, are allegations that the fraudulent scheme went undetected for a decade before it was finally uncovered.
Hidden Safes, Armed Guards and Public Trust
Yesterday, the National Police’s Corruption Eradication Corps (Kortastipidkor), together with the Jakarta Police (Polda Metro Jaya), launched one of the most significant coordinated investigations in recent years. The operation spans alleged corruption, bribery and money laundering involving coal procurement for state power plants, the handling of PT Asabri, and debt settlement involving companies linked to Krakatau Steel. Investigators searched at least a dozen locations, including Cafe de’Clan Signature and a nearby money changer in South Jakarta.