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.
Law & Politics: Anas Urbaningrum’s Reconsideration and the BLBI Graft Case
The trial of Anas Urbaningrum’s Reconsideration has entered the last hearing. The hearing becomes more interesting with Anas’ antics. Anas is former chairman of Democratic Party established by Indonesia’s sixth president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Meanwhile, the same court continued the trial of Syafruddin “Syaf” Arsyad Temenggung, the former chairman of the Indonesia’s Bank Restructuring Agency (BPPN), who is a suspect in the BLBI graft case. Balancing acts ahead of next year’s legislative and presidential election.
Corruption Investigation in South Sumatera & The Politics
The South Jakarta District Court recently rejected another pre-trial petition filed by Boyamin Saiman’s MAKI (an NGO claiming itself an anti-corruption fighter). This time, MAKI filed the pre-trial againts the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), which is suspected for terminating the investigation and inquisition into the case of corruption in South Sumatera. MAKI insisted that the suspicion was based on the fact that the last time the AGO announced they had entered a new inquisition stage was back in 2017 and since then the institution reported no progress. The case in question is the alleged involvement of Alex Noerdin, governor of South Sumatra province, who is also leader of Golkar Party. Until today, the court had convicted two person but leaves so many questions.
On Petroselat’s Insolvency: Kim Johannes Mulia
Petroselat Ltd, the subsidiary of PT Sugih Energy Tbk (SUGI) was declared bankrupt on July 5, 2017. Since then, there have been several reports on the Company’s effort to find investors to continue their project in the Selat Panjang block. However, until today, nothing happened yet. Recently, the team of curators gave statement regarding changes in the amount of debts to be paid and the continuity of the project in Selat Panjang. The problem is, the Government wishes to terminate their contract, but Petroselat have no solid assets and if the contract with the Government is terminated, the creditors will get nothing.
Latest on PT KAI v. Duta Anggada Realty
The dispute between PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) and PT Duta Anggada Realty Tbk (DART), a property company controlled by Angkosubroto’s family, continues. The trial of the lawsuit filed by KAI had entered the mediation stage, however, the representatives of KAI never attended the trial. The situation makes the representatives of DART questioned KAI’s seriousness.