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Indonesia: CPO export corruption cases to go to trial, state losses estimated at Rp7.3 trillion
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Indonesia: CPO export corruption cases to go to trial, state losses estimated at Rp7.3 trillion

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement In the courts
  • A corruption case involving alleged manipulation of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) exports has led to 11 cases being registered at the Central Jakarta District Court.
  • The alleged state losses amount to Rp7.3 trillion, according to the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP).
  • The first trial is scheduled for August 18, 2026, with 11 defendants, including former and current officials and company directors.

Eleven corruption cases related to alleged manipulation of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) exports have been registered at the Central Jakarta District Court, with potential state losses estimated at Rp7.3 trillion. The first trial is scheduled to commence on August 18, 2026.

According to the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of Indonesia, the defendants in these cases are accused of enriching themselves, others, or corporations, resulting in significant financial damage to the state. The court has registered 11 separate cases concerning this alleged CPO export scheme.

Among the 11 defendants are R. Fadjar Donny Tjahjadi, who served as Director of Customs Technical Affairs from 2017 to 2024; Lila Harsyah Bakhtiar, a policy analyst and industrial supervisor; and Muhammad Zulfikar, a customs official. Several company directors and owners are also implicated, including Edy Susanto of PT Sinar Mutiaranusa Palmindo, Tony of PT Tanimas Edible Oil, Yusrin Husin of PT Kencana Permata Nusantara, Randy Tjahyadi Maliwarna of PT Trimitra Agro Jaya, Van Ricardo of PT Surya Inti Primakarya, Felix of PT Agrojaya Perdana, Erwin of PT Bumi Mulia Makmur, and Robin of PT Cakra Kaya Kreasi.

The charges stem from alleged irregularities in the export process of CPO, a key commodity for Indonesia. The investigation and subsequent court filings aim to hold those responsible accountable for the substantial alleged financial losses incurred by the state.

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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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