Indonesia's KPK investigates corruption in Bank Indonesia/OJK CSR funds and PPT Energy investment

The Indonesian Commission for Eradicating Corruption (KPK) disclosed that ten witnesses failed to appear for questioning in the ongoing probe of alleged misappropriation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds from Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The absent witnesses include DPR member Heri Gunawan, his wife Kartini Buchari, a former staff expert, a university student and several private individuals. The case, stemming from financial transaction reports and public complaints, concerns the use of BI's Social Program Funds (PSBI) and OJK's Financial Services Grants for the 2020‑2023 period. KPK has been investigating the matter since December 2024, conducting raids on BI and OJK offices and naming Heri Gunawan and another lawmaker as suspects.

In a separate investigation, KPK scheduled the interrogation of two witnesses linked to alleged graft in the investment and long‑term loan management of PPT Energy Trading Co Ltd, a joint venture between Indonesia and Japan. The witnesses are Asri Azhar Rahmatullah, director of PT Bara Mineral, and Ingke Irmayanti, former finance manager of PT PLN BB. The probe expands on a corruption inquiry that began in 2025 and relates to liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade activities of PT Pertamina, which holds a 50 % stake in PPT Energy. KPK has imposed travel bans on several suspects and continues to gather evidence.