Bankruptcy Journal: Sariwangi v. Former Legal Counsel
PT Sariwangi Agricultural Estate Agency (Sari Wangi AEA Co Ltd – Sariwangi) is once again threatened with bankruptcy after its former legal counsel from Legisperitus law office filed a lawsuit to cancel the Company’s peace agreement. As it turns out, Sariwangi have not yet settled the payment of legal services after the company successfully escaped the stage of Suspension of Debts Payment (PKPU) as of September 2015. Legisperitus Lawyers demanded for the cancellation of the peace agreement with the expectation that Sariwangi would be declared bankrupt.
Corruption in Brantas Abipraya
On March 31, 2016 the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted two Caught-in-the-act Operations (OTT), one of which was against the bribery attempt allegedly made by PT Brantas Abipraya (Persero). In this OTT, the KPK arrested three individuals: two executives of Brantas Abipraya and an intermediary. Interestingly enough, the KPK did not arrest any recipient of bribe.
The Arrest of Sanusi & the North Jakarta Reclamation Project (Part I)
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested several people, including the member of the Jakarta Regional Representatives Council (DPRD Jakarta) Mohamad Sanusi of Gerindra, during a caught-in-the-act (OTT) operation conducted on March 31, 2016. A day later the President Director of PT Agung Podomoro Land Tbk (APLN) Ariesman Widjaja surrendered to the KPK after he was accused of being the briber.
The Arrest of Sanusi & the North Jakarta Reclamation Project (Part II)
The arrest of Gerindra politician Mohamad Sanusi in connection with the reclamation of island off of the coast of Jakarta could well be one of the biggest cases the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has ever handled. After Sanusi and several employees of PT Agung Podomoro Land (APLN) were arrested, the boss of APLN Ariesman Widjaja surrendered himself to the KPK. And in matter of days, the KPK asked the immigration office to impose a travel ban on the boss of Agung Sedayu Group Sugianto “Aguan” Kusuma. Will the KPK go after even more big names after this?
Gatot Pujo Nugroho’s Graft Case: Indictment for the North Sumatera DPRD
The trial against the 5 members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) of North Sumatera, who allegedly received bribes from the disgraced Governor of North Sumatera Gatot Pujo Nugroho, has begun. The prosecutor from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) read out the charges on the five suspects. None of the defendants objected.
More from the Driving Simulator Graft Case
The new Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership continues to demonstrate their commitment to resolve old cases that are still pending. On March 28, 2016 the KPK arrested the Director of PT Inovasi Teknologi Indonesia Sukotjo Sastronegoro Bambang after has was named a suspect 4 years ago in the fraudulent procurement of driving simulator at the Traffic Unit (Korlantas) of the National Police’s Headquarter.
Corruption in the Airlangga University Hospital (Part II)
The investigation into the cases of corruption in the University of Airlangga (Unair) continues. After officially naming two suspects in the allegedly fraudulent procurement of medical equipment for the Tropical Infectious Hospital, on March 30, 2016 the KPK named a new suspect in a different case.
Marga Nurindo Bhakti Fights Back
The dispute on the management of the Outer Ring Road South Section (Pondok Pinang-Jagorawi) (JORR-S Toll Road) is far from the finish line. As of March 16, 2016, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) handed over the management of JORR-Stoll Road to PT Hutama Karya (Persero) as per the order of the Supreme Court issued in 2001, but PT Marga Nurindo Bhakti (MNB), the original concession manager, resisted the AGO’s action.
Cases Involving La Nyalla Mattalitti
The East Java High Court has officially named the Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) La Nyalla Mattalitti a fugitive. La Nyalla failed to answer three summons, and when the authorities attempted to pick him up by force, he was nowhere to be found. Following La Nyalla’s escape, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) grew more active in developing their investigation into La Nyalla’s case
Legislative Journal: PMK No. 35/PMK.010/2016
The air transport industry in Indonesia is increasingly gaining support from the Government. In early March 2016, the Ministry of Finance issued PMK No. 35/PMK.010/2016 which provides convenience and fiscal incentives for the import of products and materials used in aircraft maintenance. This regulation is part of the VIII Economic Policy Package and will be effective starting April 3, 2016.