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KPK Issues SP3 in Corruption Case Following Suspect's Death
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KPK Issues SP3 in Corruption Case Following Suspect's Death

From CNN Indonesia · (16m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially issued a discontinuation of investigation order (SP3) for the corruption case involving Siman Bahar.
  • The SP3 was issued because Siman Bahar, the Director-General of PT Loco Montrado, was officially declared deceased.
  • Despite the case discontinuation for Siman Bahar, the KPK has named his company as a corporate suspect and seized over IDR 100 billion in assets to recover state losses.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has closed the investigation into Siman Bahar, the Director-General of PT Loco Montrado, who was implicated in a corruption case concerning metal anode processing. The decision to issue a Letter of Investigation Termination (SP3) was made on April 23, 2026, following official confirmation of Siman Bahar's death.

Pada 23 April 2026, KPK telah menerbitkan Surat Perintah Penghentian Penyidikan (SP3) untuk tersangka SB [Siman Bahar].

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson announcing the issuance of the SP3 for Siman Bahar.

This development marks a significant turn in a case that had seen previous complexities. Siman Bahar had previously been declared a suspect in June 2023 but successfully challenged the KPK's decision through a pre-trial motion. During the investigation, he was not detained due to serious health issues.

SP3 diterbitkan setelah penyidik mendapatkan surat keterangan resmi yang menyatakan Siman Bahar selaku Direktur Utama PT Loco Montrado meninggal dunia.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson explaining the reason for issuing the SP3.

While the individual suspect is no longer subject to prosecution, the KPK is pursuing asset recovery, having seized over IDR 100 billion. The commission has also named PT Loco Montrado as a corporate suspect, indicating that legal accountability may still be pursued against the company. This approach reflects a strategy to ensure that state losses are addressed even when individual suspects are unavailable for prosecution.

Penyidik pun telah melakukan penyitaan lebih dari Rp100 miliar sebagai upaya asset recovery-nya.

— Budi PrasetyoKPK Spokesperson detailing asset recovery efforts in the case.
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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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