Fugitive in Coal Business Fraud Case Arrested After Returning from Singapore

Indonesian authorities have apprehended Richard Arief Muljadi, a fugitive sought in connection with a coal business fraud case, shortly after his arrival from Singapore. The arrest was made by a joint team from the Attorney General's Office, Tangerang District Attorney's Office, and Banjarmasin District Attorney's Office at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Muljadi, who was on the wanted list by the South Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office, reportedly cooperated fully during his apprehension. He is accused of business fraud that resulted in financial losses amounting to Rp7 billion. The charges against him fall under articles of the Indonesian Criminal Code pertaining to fraud and embezzlement, carrying a potential maximum prison sentence of eight years. Muljadi had previously failed to appear for trial proceedings, leading to his designation as a fugitive. Following his arrest, he was handed over to the Banjarmasin District Attorney's Office for further legal action. The Attorney General has urged all fugitives to surrender, emphasizing that there is no safe hiding place.

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When secured, Defendant Richard Arief Muljadi was cooperative, so the security process proceeded smoothly.