# Indonesia coal mining bribery investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-coal-mining-bribery-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-18T14:24:41.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating alleged gratification involving coal production in Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan. The investigation involves the former Regent of Kutai Kartanegara, Rita Widyasari, and suspected fund flows from the coal mining sector estimated at approximately 5 US dollars per metric ton.

Bebizie Sri Mulyati, a member of the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), was questioned as a witness regarding these allegations. While Bebizie previously claimed that funds received from PT Bara Kumala Sakti were professional singing fees earned from performances in East Kalimantan between 2017 and 2018, the KPK suspects the money flow is unrelated to her profession as an artist.

Bebizie reportedly acknowledged the funds and expressed a willingness to return them to the KPK, though the commission had not received the money as of mid-August 2026. The investigation also involves several corporations, including PT Sinar Kumala Naga, PT Alamjaya Bara Pratama, and PT Bara Kumala Sakti.

## Claims

- The KPK has seized approximately Rp150 billion in movable and immovable assets, including vehicles, land, and buildings. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Investigators are verifying the origins and acquisition processes of the seized assets. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Some seized assets are registered under the names of third parties. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The KPK is investigating potential money laundering related to the assets. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The investigation concerns alleged extortion regarding stay permits for foreign nationals during the 2022-2026 period. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Former Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Silmy Karim is a suspect. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Eight individuals have been named as suspects in the case. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investigation into the extortion case is nearing its final stage. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: KPK seizes Rp150 billion in assets in Silmy Karim extortion case

The KPK has seized Rp150 billion in assets, including land and vehicles, in an extortion investigation involving former Deputy Minister Silmy Karim and foreign national stay permits.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kpk-suspects-mining-company-funds-to-bebizie-sri-mulyati-were-not-singing-fees

### 2026-08-13: Bebizie Sri Mulyati questioned by KPK in coal bribery case

The KPK questioned Jakarta DPRD member Bebizie Sri Mulyati as a witness in a coal production gratification case involving former Kutai Kartanegara Regent Rita Widyasari.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bebizie-sri-mulyati-questioned-by-kpk-in-coal-bribery-case

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