Last year, the then Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, Eddy Hiariej, had been named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The anti-corruption institution assured the public that they had sufficient evidence that Eddy was actively involved in a case of alleged bribery. Besides Eddy, there are three other suspects including a notorious businessman and Eddy’s confidant. Eddy and his two “minions” initially tried to challenge the KPK’s decision, but the lawsuit was withdrawn. Eddy filed the second pre-trial lawsuit alone earlier this year and won, thus his status as suspect was annulled. Last week, KPK announced that they will begin a new process in the same case, just days after Eddy appeared before the Constitutional Court to testify as an expert witness in the case of general election dispute for the winning pair, Prabowo Subianto–Gibran Rakabuming.

Entering the fourth year after the Ministry of Finance expanded the tax base by collecting Value Added Tax (VAT/PPN) for digital products in trading through the electronic system (PMSE), the number of collectors continues to increase. There are now 167 companies that have the same set of responsibilities and of this number, 154 companies have carried out their obligations. The value of tax revenue also continues to increase.

The Satgas BLBI (Satuan Tugas Penanganan Hak Tagih Negara Dana Bantuan Likuiditas Bank Indonesia), a task force under Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s supervision to recover funds related to the 1997-1998 financial crisis, continue working after their term of office was extended until the end of this year. And as we all know, through their working period until now there are still many obstacles that have arisen, including legal challenges. Recently, we learned that Andri Tedjadharma (with link to Bank Centris Internasional) filed a new lawsuit regarding the process. This is the third lawsuit Andri filed within the past two years.

Hyundai Motor Company and PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk (ADMR) end their agreement on the provision of aluminium supply which was previously stated in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022. ADMR stated that the termination was agreed between all parties, however, news emerged that Hyundai took this decision due to pressure from environmental activists who are part of ARMY, the fanbase of the world’s most beloved idol group, BTS. Regardless of the truth of this claim, the situation reminds us of the unfinished investigation conducted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) which concerns a GM of Hyundai.

PT Matahari Kahuripan Indonesia (Makin Group), controlled by Susilo Wonowidjojo (one of the heirs of cigarette giant Gudang Garam), has been running its business relatively far from the media spotlight. There were several legal problems, but they all went unnoticed. This week, interestingly, two of the group’s subsidiaries filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Environment and Forestry.

Former Secretary of the Supreme Court, Hasbi Hasan, was found guilty this week. Hasan was caught in the case of alleged corruption for supposedly acting as case brokers using his position and gaining benefit from some parties. But this is not the end for Hasan as he...

The investigation into the case of alleged corruption related to the tin trading system carried out in the Mining Business License (IUP) area owned by PT Timah Tbk (TINS) may bring more collateral damages. Although we learned about the case earlier this year, it only began to attract public attention last month after two public figures have been officially named suspects. However, regardless of the parties involved, we know that the existence of mines, especially tin and nickel mines in Indonesia, is important for several parties. Since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed responsibility on disclosure of use of conflict minerals, giant companies have also published the mineral sources and the facilities they use. Who would have thought that in the report submitted, the name of the companies involved in this case was listed. What does this mean? This matter should have been brought to the attention of the company concerned, right?

The investigation into the case of alleged corruption related to the tin trading system carried out in the Mining Business License (IUP) area owned by PT Timah Tbk (TINS) began as an ordinary investigation. There was nothing surprising in the initial process, the crime that was finally uncovered was not that surprising considering that the scheme carried out was commonplace. It’s sad, but it’s the truth. This matter, however, began to attract attention last month, even causing a stir. Two public figures who have long been admired for their wealth at such a young age have apparently been officially named suspects. Their wealth is suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Since the beginning, we have suspected that there are bigger forces involved, who do you think they are?

In June 2023, the South Sumatera High Prosecutors’ Office (Kejati Sumatera Selatan) announced an investigation into alleged corruption involving corporate actions carried out by PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA). According to the prosecutors’ statement, PTBA acquired shares in PT Satria Bahana Sarana (PT SBS) through its subsidiary, PT Bukit Multi Investama (PT BMI), however, the process was flawed. The prosecutors believe that this error resulted in State losses of more than Rp160 billion. Five suspects were identified and the inquisition process proceeded away from the media spotlight. Later, strangely, the witnesses’ statements actually contradicted the prosecutors’ beliefs and there were allegations of intervention from other companies. This week, unsurprisingly, the defendants have been found not guilty.

Andhi Pramono, the former Head of Directorate General of Custom and Excise (DJBC) office in Makassar, South Sulawesi was made suspect in the case of alleged corruption. Using his authority, Andhi supposedly has been a broker for business actors for over a decade. This week, after over three months of court proceedings, Andhi has been found guilty.