IDR 5 Billion Seized in Import Customs Corruption Case

Indonesian Customs Officials Implicated in $3.2 Million Bribery Scheme

Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency has uncovered a significant bribery scheme involving high-ranking customs officials and a private import company, PT Blueray. The investigation, which culminated in the seizure of $3.2 million (IDR 5 billion) in cash on Friday, February 13, 2026, exposes a network allegedly designed to facilitate the unchecked import of counterfeit goods.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) raided a location in Ciputat, South Tangerang, recovering the funds in a mix of currencies including US Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars, and Ringgit. “Today investigators carried out searches at the locations of related parties in the area Ciputat South Tangerang,” a KPK spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo, stated. “During the search, the team confiscated 5 suitcases containing cash worth more than IDR 5 billion.”

The investigation centers around suspected corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of the Ministry of Finance. Six individuals have been named as suspects: Rizal, the Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the DJBC for the 2024-2026 period; Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of Intelligence Sub-directorate P2 DJBC; Orlando Hamonangan, Head of Intelligence Section DJBC; John Field, the owner of PT Blueray; Andri, Head of the PT Blueray Import Documents Team; and Dedy Kurniawan, PT Blueray’s Operations Manager.

According to investigators, John Field allegedly sought to circumvent standard customs checks on goods imported by PT Blueray. “PT Blueray wants goods under its auspices that enter from abroad not to be checked,” a senior official stated during a press conference on Thursday, February 5, 2026. “So they can easily and smoothly pass inspection at Customs.”

The alleged illicit agreement between PT Blueray and officials within the DJBC began in October 2025, involving Sisprian Subiaksono and Orlando Hamonangan. The arrangement reportedly focused on manipulating import routes to avoid thorough inspection. “There was an evil agreement between Orlando, Sisprian and other parties with John Field, Andri and Dedy Kurniawan to arrange the planning of import routes for goods entering Indonesia,” the official explained.

Indonesia’s Minister of Finance Regulation (Permenkeu) establishes two distinct import routes, each with varying levels of inspection. The alleged scheme exploited this system to allow substandard or counterfeit goods to enter the country unchecked.

Rizal, Sisprian Subiaksono, and Orlando Hamonangan face charges under Article 12 letters a and b of Law 31 of 1999, in conjunction with Law No. 20 of 2021, and Articles 605 and 606 of Law No.1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code. They are also accused of violating Article 12 B of Law 31 of 1999, as amended. John Field, Andri, and Dedy Kurniawan are suspected of violating Articles 605 and 606 of Law No.1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code.

The KPK has secured not only the substantial cash sum but also relevant documents and electronic evidence, which are currently under examination. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have indicated further developments are expected as they unravel the full extent of the alleged corruption network.