KPK Chief on Customs Director General's Name Appearing in Trial

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is reportedly formulating new strategies to deepen its investigation into the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, following revelations that have implicated high-ranking officials. KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto confirmed that investigators are meticulously preparing a plan to expand the probe, indicating that the process is still under careful consideration. This proactive stance by the KPK signals a commitment to uncovering the full extent of alleged corruption within a crucial government agency responsible for trade and revenue.

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That strategy will be reported later. The information obtained and the consistency between the examinations.

The investigation gained significant momentum after the name of the Director General of Customs and Excise, Djaka Budhi Utama, surfaced during a trial. The allegations suggest that Djaka Budhi Utama, along with other officials, may have received illicit funds connected to import bribery schemes. The trial, which involves the owner of PT Blueray Cargo, John Field, has brought these serious accusations to light, placing the Directorate General of Customs and Excise under intense scrutiny. The KPK's response underscores the gravity of these claims and the need for a thorough examination.

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It will definitely be processed by the Enforcement Directorate, and there the strategy that investigators will undertake will be reported.

Details emerging from the trial paint a concerning picture. A witness, Orlando Hamonangan Sianipar, testified that John Field and another individual allegedly delivered money to customs officials in August 2025. Sipar claimed he needed to consult his superiors before accepting the funds, identifying his superiors as Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Intelligence Section at the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation, and potentially others, including Djaka Budhi Utama and Rizal, the Director of Enforcement and Investigation, who is also a suspect in the case. The use of coded envelopes for the money further complicates the alleged scheme, suggesting a level of premeditation and obfuscation.

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So I said, 'If it's like this, I'll ask first, I'll ask my boss.'

The KPK's approach is to meticulously process the information obtained during the investigation and cross-reference it with trial testimonies. Chairman Setyo Budiyanto emphasized that the development of the strategy is contingent upon the findings from the ongoing investigations and the coherence of the evidence gathered. The commission's methodical approach aims to ensure that any expansion of the investigation is based on solid grounds, leading to a comprehensive and just resolution of the alleged bribery and corruption within the customs and excise sector.

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So, just distribute it all directly to the respective people.