Indonesia's KPK to expand probe into customs and excise import bribery case

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is set to broaden its investigation into alleged bribery within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, specifically concerning import procedures. This expansion is informed by the evidence gathered in earlier stages of the investigation and the proceedings that have already taken place in court.

Achmad Taufik Husein, the acting Director of Investigation at KPK, confirmed the plan to develop the case further. He stated that the commission will integrate findings from previous investigations to inform the next phase. Husein emphasized that the expansion is not aimed at targeting specific individuals but rather at uncovering all parties involved based on the facts that emerge from the ongoing inquiries and court testimonies.

So far, KPK has named seven suspects in connection with the import bribery case. These individuals include former officials from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and representatives from Blueray Cargo, a company involved in the import business. Trials have commenced, with prosecutors detailing allegations of substantial bribes, including billions of Indonesian rupiah, Singapore dollars, US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, and Malaysian ringgit, allegedly exchanged between September 2024 and January 2026. The KPK is committed to pursuing all leads to ensure accountability in this case.