KPK prepares 40 witnesses for customs corruption trial

Prosecutors from Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are gearing up for a significant trial involving alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. Rizal, the Director of Enforcement and Investigation, and Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of Sub-directorate of Intelligence, are the defendants. The KPK revealed its prepared evidence includes testimony from approximately 40 witnesses and two experts.

“

The testimony of witnesses will be approximately 40 people.

During the opening statement at the Corruption Eradication Court in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, KPK prosecutor M. Takdir Suhan detailed the evidence. This includes witness testimonies, statements from the defendants, and 382 physical items, notably electronic evidence such as WhatsApp chats between the defendants, witnesses, and other parties. Suhan emphasized the importance of witnesses revealing the true facts, stating that the proceedings would constitute legally valid evidence from the investigation stage.

Prosecutor Suhan issued a stern warning against any attempts to influence witnesses, whether from within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise or external parties. He cited potential penalties of 2 to 12 years imprisonment and fines of Rp 150-600 million, as stipulated by the Corruption Eradication Law. Suhan expressed his hope that the trial would serve as a wake-up call for the public regarding the state of public services, particularly within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, and spur genuine improvements rather than mere discussion.

“

We do not tire of saying that the parties to be presented as witnesses will open the true facts.

In a poignant moment, Suhan quoted a legendary song by Broery Marantika, saying, "Let there be no lies between us," to underscore the universal meaning of mutual honesty. The trial will initially focus on Rizal and Sisprian Subiaksono, with a separate trial scheduled for Orlando Hamonangan Sianipar, a former Head of Customs Intelligence Section I. The indictment alleges that the three defendants received bribes totaling Rp 61,743,597,000 in Singapore dollars, plus entertainment and luxury goods valued at Rp 1,846,221,515. Rizal allegedly received Rp 14 billion, Sisprian Subiaksono Rp 7 billion, and Orlando Hamonangan Rp 4.05 billion in cash, along with Rp 1.51 billion in facilities and luxury goods. The charges also include alleged gratification totaling Rp 7,517,500,000, Sin$ 314,755 (approximately Rp 4.37 billion), US$ 182,800 (approximately Rp 3.28 billion), HK$ 4,700 (approximately Rp 10.7 million), and RM 8,100 (approximately Rp 35.7 million) from various private parties, including importers.

“

Let there be no lies between us.