KPK Transfers Ex-Customs Official's Case Files to Prosecutors

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has forwarded the case files of Budiman Bayu Prasojo, a former Head of Customs Intelligence Section, to prosecutors. Prasojo is accused in a bribery scheme related to the import of goods within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The KPK indicated that Prasojo was the final suspect whose case was transferred, as investigators required his testimony to further their probe. "Indeed, the last suspect BBP has had his case transferred to the prosecutor team, and a trial will be held in the near future," stated Achmad Taufik Husein, acting Director of Investigations at KPK. Investigators sought Prasojo's testimony to identify other individuals potentially involved in the import bribery case and to clarify facts that emerged during previous trials. Three other recipients of bribes, including former Director of Enforcement and Investigation Rizal, and two other officials, are awaiting trial. The KPK had previously transferred their cases to prosecutors. Meanwhile, the individuals accused of giving bribes, including John Field, owner of forwarder company PT Blueray Cargo, and two other company representatives, have already faced trial. Prosecutors sought a three-year prison sentence and a Rp 300 million fine for John Field, and two-and-a-half-year sentences for the other two, along with fines. The defendants are accused of violating laws related to bribery, allegedly offering Rp 61.3 billion in bribes and Rp 1.84 billion in entertainment and luxury goods to customs officials.