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Indonesia Customs and Excise corruption investigation

Overview

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is conducting an ongoing investigation into bribery and gratification within Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC). The probe follows a sting operation in February 2026 and subsequent developments in July 2026.

In early October 2026, the KPK summoned several witnesses, including the Director of Customs Facilities and various businessmen. Testimonies during court proceedings involved claims that funds provided to officials were framed as corporate social responsibility for flood victims or assistance for customs offices affected by flooding. Several individuals, including regional customs heads and intelligence officials, have been named as suspects.

By late October 2026, the investigation expanded to include searches at the headquarters of PT Djarum and the Kudus Customs and Excise Office in Central Java. Investigators are examining potential kickbacks related to the management of excise stamps used on cigarette packaging. Between October 28 and October 30, 2026, KPK investigators conducted a series of raids targeting the PT Djarum headquarters, the Kudus Customs Office, the Semarang Customs Office, and the Central Java Regional Customs Office. During these searches, investigators seized various documents, electronic evidence, and an unspecified amount of cash.

Preliminary estimates suggest the case could result in state losses amounting to trillions of rupiah. The KPK has named several suspects to date, including Gatot Heroe Hernanda, Head of the Kediri Customs Office, and Ahmad Dedi, a Customs and Excise official. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the investigation is in its early stages and will look back several years to determine the full scope of the alleged practices. The agency clarified that this investigation, which focuses on the excise sector, is distinct from separate tax-related corruption cases currently being handled by the Attorney General’s Office.

Entities

Directorate General of Customs and Excise · KPK · Ahmad Dedi · James Mondong · PT Djarum

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 16 sources
    KPK investigates alleged trillion-rupiah excise corruption involving PT Djarum

    Indonesia's KPK is investigating alleged excise corruption involving PT Djarum, with potential state losses reaching trillions of rupiah following raids on customs offices and corporate sites.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    KPK investigates corruption within Indonesia's Customs and Excise Directorate

    The KPK is investigating corruption within Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise, questioning officials and businessmen regarding alleged bribery and gratification.

Sources

aktual.com · antaranews.com · cnbcindonesia.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · harianjogja.com · jawapos.com · jpnn.com · kbknews.id · malutpost.id · matamata.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · nasional.sindonews.com · niaga.asia · senggang.republika.co.id · sulselnow.com · thehastingscenter.org

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history