A significant corruption scandal has rocked the Banjarmasin Middle Tax Service Office (KPP Madya Banjarmasin), as an official named Mulyono is alleged to have demanded IDR 1.5 billion (approximately USD 96,000) to facilitate a tax restitution process for PT Buana Karya Bhakti (BKB). Investigations indicate that Mulyono ultimately received IDR 800 million from this illicit transaction.
This shocking revelation came to light during a press conference following a sting operation (Operasi Tangkap Tangan – OTT) at the KPP Madya Banjarmasin on Thursday, February 5. Asep Guntur Rahayu, the Acting Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, disclosed the details of the alleged bribery.
“Brother MLY (Mulyono) received IDR 800 million,” Asep confirmed, highlighting the specific amount involved in the alleged payoff.
Mulyono reportedly referred to the IDR 1.5 billion as an “appreciation fee” for approving PT BKB’s value-added tax (VAT) restitution. PT BKB had filed an application for VAT restitution in 2024, citing an overpayment of taxes.
Tax restitution, in essence, is the process by which the government returns excess tax payments to taxpayers. In this particular case, PT BKB sought this refund from the KPP Madya Banjarmasin.
Further examination of PT BKB’s finances revealed an overpayment of IDR 49.47 billion. After a fiscal correction of IDR 1.14 billion, the final approved tax restitution amounted to a substantial IDR 48.3 billion.
“PT BKB, through VNZ (Venzo), agreed to the IDR 1.5 billion demand for MLY as an ‘appreciation fee,’ with a ‘sharing’ portion allocated for VNZ,” Asep elaborated, detailing the arrangement between the involved parties.
VNZ has been identified as Venasius Jenarus Genggor, also known as Venzo, who served as the Finance Manager for PT BKB. Following the agreement, Dian Jaya Demega, a tax official and member of the KPP Madya Banjarmasin inspection team, reportedly collected the illicit “appreciation fee” from Venzo.
The IDR 1.5 billion “appreciation fee” was then allegedly distributed among the participants as follows:
- Mulyono: IDR 800 million
- Dian Jaya: IDR 180 million
- Venzo: IDR 520 million
For their alleged roles in the scheme, Mulyono and Dian Jaya have been charged under Article 12 a and Article 12 b of Law No. 31 of 1999, as well as Article 606 paragraph (2) of Law No. 1 of 2026. Meanwhile, Venzo faces charges under Article 605 and Article 606 paragraph (1) of Law No. 1 of 2026.
As of now, none of the three suspects have issued any public statements regarding the ongoing case.
DJP’s Response
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance has officially responded to the anti-corruption operation carried out by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at the Banjarmasin Tax Office in South Kalimantan. The DJP affirmed its respect for the legal proceedings.
“The DJP respects and fully supports the ongoing law enforcement measures and processes, and urges all parties to await an official statement from the Corruption Eradication Commission, as the authority responsible for handling this case,” stated Rosmauli, Director of Extension, Services, and Public Relations of the DJP, to reporters on Wednesday, February 4.
The DJP further pledged its full cooperation with the legal process initiated by the KPK.
“The Directorate General of Taxes is highly cooperative and will follow up in accordance with applicable regulations,” Rosmauli reiterated, emphasizing the institution’s commitment.
She added, “For the detailed facts of the incident and further explanation, we fully defer to the KPK.”
Summary
A corruption scandal has emerged at the Banjarmasin Middle Tax Service Office (KPP Madya Banjarmasin), where official Mulyono allegedly received IDR 800 million from a demanded IDR 1.5 billion. This amount was referred to as an “appreciation fee” for facilitating PT Buana Karya Bhakti’s (BKB) value-added tax (VAT) restitution process. The details were revealed following a sting operation by the KPK on February 5.
PT BKB’s Finance Manager, Venzo, reportedly agreed to the IDR 1.5 billion demand for a tax restitution totaling IDR 48.3 billion. The “appreciation fee” was distributed among Mulyono (IDR 800 million), tax official Dian Jaya (IDR 180 million), and Venzo (IDR 520 million), all of whom have since been charged. The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has affirmed its respect for and full cooperation with the ongoing legal process.