Less than two years ago, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) warned West Java because the province is the province with the highest corruption cases in the commission's records. But the warning seemed pointless because even after enduring the embarrassment,...

Three weeks ago, the investigation into allegations of corruption at the root of the problem which caused the cooking oil shortage and price surcharge developed after the Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced that it had named three companies as suspects. However,...

Mizuho Asean Investment LP had been trying to force PT Asia Kuliner Sejahtera (PT AKS), the parent company of PT Jaya Bersama Indo Tbk (DUCK), the owner of The Duck King restaurant chain, to perform its obligations for around three years. The investment firm attempted to file a lawsuit through the Indonesian court but then the dispute was brought to the arbitration court in Singapore. Away from the media coverage, Mizuho has the support of the arbitration court, but PT AKS et al refused to comply with the decision and filed a lawsuit to the Indonesian court. Interestingly, although this is not surprising, the court stated that it has the right to examine this case. That said, now the parties must face another trial. What a headache.

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has never been without problems. With so many responsibilities, its performance is still being questioned by many parties. Even so, earlier this year the power of this institution is strengthened by the authority to investigate. This provision was questioned by many and a judicial review petition was finally submitted to the Constitutional Court.

The four-wheeled vehicle wheel manufacturer, PT Prima Alloy Steel Universal Tbk (PRAS) is facing a difficult period. In the past few months the company has been “abandoned” by its members of the board of directors and commissioners. Apart from that, the company is also experiencing financial difficulties and is facing a PKPU lawsuit.

In April 2023, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) carried out a sting operation and uncovered a corruption scheme carried out by parties at the Directorate General of Railways at the Ministry of Transportation. It hasn’t been that long since a railway line outside Java was inaugurated, who would have guessed that the parties involved in this project were not spared from corruption. The KPK colossally named 10 suspects and the inquisition was completed within only two months. This week, trials of the key defendants started in two different corruption courts.

In the midst of various controversies to political overtones, the Government continues to encourage the use of Battery-Based Electric Motorized Vehicles (KBLBB, electric motorbike) in Indonesia. So far, the Government has shown support by providing incentives and legal instruments to guarantee legal certainty. However, will the support provided by the Government produce the expected results?

In the midst of ongoing investigations, inquisitions, and trials of defendants in case of alleged corruption at the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court recently appointed three new Justices, each for a different chamber of law. At the same time, the Supreme Court stated that the institution is experiencing a crisis, especially since there are currently only 10 Justices assigned in the criminal chamber, including the Chief of the Supreme Court. This is a problem because there are tens of thousands of criminal cases that must be examined each year, while the nine Justices who can examine cases can only be arranged into three sets of Assembly of Justices. With this situation, is it possible for the Supreme Court to carry out its duties conscientiously?

It has been two years since we’re exposed to the scandalous case involving tax officials including Angin Prayitno Aji. In addition to the officials, four tax consultants have been found guilty, but the investigation is not over. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced the development of investigation into the case of alleged money laundering and named Prayitno as suspect. Prayitno had been facing the second court trial for several months, and this week, the prosecutors read their demands.

PT Dok dan Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (Persero) (PT DKB), State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) engaged in the construction of new vessels also maintenance and repair of vessels, have been under scrutiny in recent years because of allegations of corruption in several projects the company was working on. The Attorney General’s Office through the regional prosecutors’ offices, which was the first to conduct an investigation, was also criticized for allegedly extorting witnesses in one of the cases back in 2019. This week, four defendants in a case under investigation in South Kalimantan were acquitted by the court. Meanwhile the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is also conducting its own investigation and announced a familiar name as suspect.