Police Seize Evidence of Used Phone Imports in Sidoarjo Customs Raid

Indonesian police have conducted searches at customs offices and several private locations in Sidoarjo and Surabaya as part of an investigation into alleged corruption related to the illegal importation of used mobile phones.

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This case began with the activity of importing used mobile phones from abroad, of course by stating information that was not in accordance with the import documents.

The investigation, led by the Directorate of Corruption Crimes (Kortastipidkor) of the Indonesian National Police, focuses on suspected fraudulent practices in the import of second-hand cell phones. Investigators believe that the imported goods were declared using falsified or invalid import documents.

Brig. Gen. Mulya Hakim Solihin, a lead investigator, stated that the case originated from findings of illegal importation of used phones using improper documentation. Beyond document forgery, the investigation has uncovered indications of potential bribery involving state officials, allegedly occurring between 2024 and 2026.

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In addition, investigators have also found indications of the alleged giving of money to state officials or organizers. This allegedly took place from 2024 to 2026.

Searches were conducted at the Juanda Customs Office, the cargo warehouse of PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (JAS), and the residences of two individuals identified as MT, a private importer, and AY, a customs official. Police seized various items, including five iPhones, CCTV digital video recorders, bank statements, cash totaling approximately 165 million Indonesian rupiah and 14,200 Singapore dollars, land certificates, and vehicle ownership documents. Additionally, customs documents and a hard drive containing application data were confiscated.

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What is clear is related to the involvement in the process of importing these goods.