On the Problematic BAKTI Case : The Trial

The first batch of suspects in the BAKTI case, the case of alleged corruption related to a project at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, had face trial. A lot of interesting things emerged in the indictment when all eyes are on former Minister Johnny Plate. Johnny allegedly received and request so much from the project but still insist that he is innocent.

The Problematic Ustadz, Yusuf Mansur

H. Jam’an Nurchotib Mansur or better known as Ustadz Yusuf Mansur has been in the public spotlight for the last few years, not because of the religious teachings he conveyed but because of the alleged problematic investments he offered. Yusuf has faced numerous lawsuits but he has avoided all of them, until this month. The South Jakarta District Court partially granted the lawsuit filed by the victims on one of his businesses, at last.

More from Lukas Enembe

Lukas Enembe, the disgraced governor of Papua, was named suspect in a case of alleged money laundering. The announcement was not surprising, what is surprising is the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) allegation that within only three years, from 2019, Lukas allegedly misused Rp1 trillion from the regional budget. We have questioned the use of the regional budget in Papua for years, simply because the region has not developed much even though it has been given Special Autonomy funds for decades. Now we know why.

Legal Issues on Infrastructure Projects

During the administration of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, infrastructure development was one of the main programs that was welcomed by many parties, but also received constant criticism. In the midst of accelerating development completion in many regions,...

Corruption in Bukit Asam

Another case of alleged corruption involving a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) was revealed. This time it relates to the acquisition process of PT Satria Bahana Sarana (PT SBS) by PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) –now part of MIND ID, through its subsidiary PT Bukit Multi Investama (PT BMI). Three people have been named as suspects, including the former Director of Business Development at Bukit Asam, Anung Dri Prasetya.

The End for PT Merial Esa?

Back in 2016, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) uncovered the Bakamla graft case which became the entrance to several other cases of corruption. The predicate crime also brought down PT Merial Esa as the corporate suspect. This case probably is one of the few examples of the KPK ability to carry out a somewhat thorough investigation. Recently, PT Merial Esa lost their battle to the Supreme Court and is still declared guilty.

BAKTI Scandal: Follow the Money

Suspects Irwan Hermawan and Windi Purnama have reportedly collected Rp119 billion by May 2023 from business groups won the US$2 billion BTS project at BAKTI, an agency under ministry of communications and informatics, of which big portion were transferred to politicians, officials at the ministry, and the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).

On the Problematic BAKTI Case

We begin 2023 with news that the Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named five suspects in the BAKTI case, the case related to a project at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics. A lot of interesting things emerged in the process of examining witnesses,...

Latest on Corruption in Waskita Beton

The case of alleged corruption implicating PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (WSBP) has entered a new chapter. Court proceedings of some of the suspects (now defendants) are ongoing and other suspects will soon be facing trial, including Jarot Subana, former president...

Pilots v. Lion Air : New Chapter

Back in May 2016, dozens of pilots working at PT Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air) and grouped in the workers union sued the company policies that were considered exploiting the pilots. The company did not want to lose and filed a police report, and even sued the parties to court on the grounds that the pilots have actually committed a default. A year later, the Central Jakarta District Court decided to take sides with the pilots and partially granted their lawsuit. Last week, seven years after the case was uncovered, a new lawsuit was filed by the former pilots against Lion Air.

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