The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) recently seized a car and a substantial amount of cash in connection with its ongoing investigation into alleged import corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The confiscated money alone amounts to SGD 78,000, which is equivalent to more than Rp 1 billion.
“One four-wheeled vehicle and cash worth SGD 78,000, or approximately over Rp 1 billion,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo informed reporters on Monday (March 16), detailing the assets secured as part of the probe.
While Budi did not elaborate on the specific origin of the seized money and vehicle, he confirmed that this confiscation is a crucial component of the commission’s asset recovery efforts. “Investigators will continue to develop this case by tracing the roles of other parties and tracking the flow of funds from this alleged criminal act of corruption,” Budi explained, underscoring the broad scope of the investigation. He further emphasized the severe repercussions of such illicit activities, stating, “Corruption in the customs sector not only degrades the potential for state revenue but also has a detrimental impact on national competitiveness and the business climate, including for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia.”
Currently, the KPK is actively pursuing at least two distinct cases of alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The first case centers on alleged import lane bribery, which was brought to light during a KPK sting operation, known as an Operasi Tangkap Tangan (OTT), conducted on February 4, 2026. This particular investigation has led to the naming of six individuals as suspects, including three high-ranking officials from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise: Rizal, the former Director of Enforcement and Investigation (DJBC); Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Sub-directorate of Enforcement and Investigation Intelligence (DJBC); and Orlando Hamonangan, Head of the Intelligence Section (DJBC). Evidence suggests a malicious conspiracy involving Orlando, Sisprian, and John Field, the owner of PT Blueray, an import intermediary or forwarder company, aimed at manipulating import routes for goods entering Indonesia.
It is suspected that this illicit agreement facilitated the manipulation of “red lane” parameters—the designated channel for releasing imported goods that are supposed to undergo physical inspection. Through this deliberate conditioning, goods handled by PT Blueray allegedly bypassed mandatory physical examinations. As a result, allegedly fake, counterfeit (KW), and illegal goods were able to enter Indonesia without being properly checked by Customs officers. “Some of the goods allegedly brought in by these forwarders include vehicle spare parts, garments, and various other mixed items such as household appliances and kitchen tools, which also entered through the forwarder PT BR,” Budi revealed. He added that the investigation would continue, tracing other forwarders, and investigators would undoubtedly issue summonses, including those related to excise duties.
The second case under investigation pertains to alleged gratification, which was uncovered through the ongoing development of the initial bribery probe. In this subsequent case, the KPK has identified Budiman Bayu Prasojo, Head of the Excise Intelligence Section P2 at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, as a suspect. He is suspected of instructing his subordinate, Salida Asmoaji, an employee at the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation (P2) Customs, to receive and manage funds from various entrepreneurs. Compelling evidence includes Rp 5 billion found stashed in five suitcases within a safe house in Ciputat, South Tangerang. “We have also obtained various data and information, including statements from parties related to companies allegedly providing sums of money to individuals within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise for the handling of excise duties on these products,” Budi stated. He concluded by reiterating that investigators would certainly summon companies whose products are subject to excise and are suspected of being involved in these arrangements within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
Summary
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) recently seized a vehicle and SGD 78,000, equivalent to over Rp 1 billion, in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged import corruption at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. This confiscation is part of the commission’s asset recovery efforts, with investigators continuing to trace other parties and the flow of funds. Corruption in this sector significantly impacts state revenue, national competitiveness, and the business climate for SMEs.
The KPK is actively pursuing two distinct cases within Customs. The first involves import lane bribery, uncovered during an Operasi Tangkap Tangan (OTT), where six suspects including high-ranking officials allegedly conspired to manipulate “red lane” inspections for illegal goods from PT Blueray. The second case, an offshoot of the first, concerns gratification; a suspect, Budiman Bayu Prasojo, is accused of managing funds from entrepreneurs, with Rp 5 billion found as compelling evidence.