2024-08-11 20:42:43
Sunday, August 11, 2024 – 14:25 WIB
The government, through Customs, continues to strive to expedite the release of 26,514 containers stuck at the ports of Tanjung Priok and Tanjung Perak.
jpnn.comJAKARTA - The presence of 1,600 containers holding illegal rice, with an estimated demurrage value of Rp 294.5 billion, at Tanjung Priok and Tanjung Perak ports has raised concerns about potential corruption.
This arises when these containers are retrieved without paying the associated fines.
Criminal law expert Abdul Fickar Hadjar from Trisakti University commented on the issue, stating that the 1,600 containers containing illegal rice with a demurrage of IDR 294.5 billion currently stranded at Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, and Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, could potentially indicate corruption.
“If the rice is retrieved without payment of the fine, that would be a clear sign of corruption,” Fickar said, as reported on Sunday (11/8).
Fickar also highlighted that the rice cargo held up at the port would result in a state loss if the IDR 294.5 billion fine was not paid.
“Demurrage charges or fines are considered state losses if they remain unpaid,” Fickar explained.
He added that if the rice in the 1,600 containers is left untouched, authorities must summon and question the transporters.
“If it is determined who is responsible, they can be compelled to pay the fine or return the goods to their original delivery location,” Fickar stressed.
1,600 illegal rice containers stuck in Jakarta and Surabaya with a demurrage value of Rp 294.5 billion could become a corruption problem
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