BPK Member Denies Introducing Businessman to Customs Official in Bribery Case
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- BPK Member Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana's name surfaced in a bribery trial involving imported goods at the Directorate-General of Customs.
- John Field, owner of Blueray Cargo, mentioned Suryadnyana's name during court proceedings and in questioning by the Corruption Eradication Commission.
- Suryadnyana denied introducing Field to former Customs official Rizal Fadillah or arranging a meeting between them.
The trial over bribery involving imported goods at the Directorate-General of Customs has brought to light the involvement of numerous figures, including Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Member I Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana. The name of Suryadnyana, a member of the BPK, emerged during the trial of former Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate-General of Customs, Rizal Fadillah, at the Jakarta Corruption Court. Blueray Cargo owner John Field mentioned Suryadnyana's name during court proceedings and in questioning by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Suryadnyana, 55, met with Tempo reporters in his office on Friday, July 31, 2026, after returning from an out-of-town assignment. He addressed the allegations that he introduced John Field to Rizal Fadillah. "I read in the media that Rizal got Johnโs phone number from me. I do know John Field. But itโs not true that I introduced him to Rizal. I also never arranged a meeting between them," Suryadnyana stated.
I read in the media that Rizal got Johnโs phone number from me. I do know John Field. But itโs not true that I introduced him to Rizal. I also never arranged a meeting between them.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.