In the midst of all the criminal cases that occurred lately, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continued their investigation into the case of corruption in the Supreme Court. The case had ensnared dozens of suspects until today along with development of a new case. The latest suspect was announced towards the end of last week.

Back in September 2022, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reported that they are handling three different cases of alleged corruption and ensnaring three regional leaders including the Governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe (Demokrat). The KPK finally confirmed the news on Sept. 14, 2022 and stated that it had named Lukas as suspect in a case of alleged bribery. Prior to that, KPK named the Mimika Regent, Eltinus Omaleng (Golkar), and the Mamberamo Tengah Regent, Ricky Ham Pagawak (Demokrat), also as suspects in different cases. However, long before the KPK officially announced their cases, Ricky managed to escape. Various rumors followed after that, including the possibility that Ricky was hiding in Papua New Guinea. This week, after seven months on the run, Ricky was caught.

Over the past few years, it seems that there has been no peaceful day in the operations of PT Mahkota Sentosa Utama (PT MSU), subsidiary of PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk (LPCK) and developer of the Meikarta township project. Last month, the company surprised the public after they decided to sue 18 of its buyers. The buyers, as we previously reported, have protested to various parties since the end of last year, asking for compensation because they have not been able to occupy the apartment units they have paid for, even though it has been two years past the completion target. PT MSU considers this action as provocation and defames the company which must be paid compensation. Later, we learned that several lawsuits had been filed by individual buyers through the Cikarang District Court. Not long ago, one of the buyers managed to win his lawsuit.

Satuan Tugas Penanganan Hak Tagih Negara Dana Bantuan Likuiditas Bank Indonesia (Satgas BLBI) continue doing their job despite some obstacles and lost lawsuits. Recently, the Satgas commenced physical possession of assets they believed are related to PT Intercon Enterprises, which later known as PT Interkon Kebon Jeruk (PT IKJ).

Back in September 2022, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a Sting Operation which revealed a confusing and prolonged dispute within KSP Intidana. Two of the suspects named afterwards were part of Intidana, by then we wonder why they insisted on seeking Intidana bankruptcy. Justice Sudrajad Dimyati was named suspect and managed to make history as the first Justice ensnared by the KPK. Soon after, the Supreme Court had annulled the disputed decision and reinstated Intidana to its pre-bankruptcy status. This decision is interesting because it was read just one week after the KPK confirmed that they had named another Supreme Court Justice as a suspect in this case, making him the second Justice to be named a graft suspect. The suspect is Justice Gazalba Saleh. This week, the trial of Sudrajad started.

Last year, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) finally uncovered the corrupt practices in the city of Yogyakarta. The revelation many have been waiting for. The case eventually ensnared then Vice President Real Estate of PT Summarecon Agung Tbk (SMRA), Oon Nusihono. Unfortunately, the case did not reveal more than what was mentioned during the arrest. This week, disgraced Mayor of Yogyakarta, Haryadi Suyuti, listened to the prosecutors demands.

The five key defendants in the murder case of Brigadir J have been convicted. Ferdy Sambo, former Kadiv Propam, was even sentenced to death. However, this decision only sounds happy for the public. Until now, there are still questions that are confusing even for legal experts, including Mahfud MD, the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of Indonesia. Will Ferdy Sambo really be sentenced to death?

Six months ago, a police officer was murdered at the official residence of a General whom he was supposed to protect back in July 2022. Brigadier Nopriansyah Yosua Hutabarat, also known as Brigadir J, is the aide to then Head of the Professional and Security Division at the National Police (Kadiv Propam), Ferdy Sambo. Later, POLRI announced that Brigadir J died of premeditated murder. Ferdy Sambo, his wife, his driver and two of his aides were named suspects. By order from the President, the investigation and inquisition were completed in just three months. The court proceedings, which were broadcast live across the country, also only lasted three months with too much drama and tears. We had doubts about the outcome of the trial from the start. This week, five key defendants have been convicted. The public cheered when Ferdy Sambo was sentenced to death, while Bharada Richard Eliezer (Bharada E), despite pulling the trigger and killing his own friend, somehow managed to become a media darling and was only sentenced to one year and six months in prison. We have lots of questions.

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, including the alleged involvement of Minister Johnny Plate’s relatives in the vortex of this crime. This week, the Minister finally answered the prosecutors’ summons and was examined all day on Valentine’s day, Feb. 14, 2023. Not much was informed to the public, but this situation added to the burden for NasDem.

The former Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Edhy Prabowo, and the others involved in the corruption related to export of Clear Lobster Seed (BBL) were found guilty in 2021, one year after the scandal was uncovered. The sentence for Edhy was aggravated at the appeal...