Riza Chalid: Passport Revoked, Stateless Status

Indonesian Authorities Strip Citizenship from Key Corruption Suspects in $20 Billion case

Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has taken a significant step in its ongoing corruption investigation, revoking the citizenship of two key suspects, Mohammad Riza Chalid and Jurist Tan, effectively rendering them stateless. The move, confirmed on Monday, october 6th, aims to prevent the fugitives from evading prosecution by fleeing the country.

The decision to strip the suspects of their citizenship followed a accomplished request to the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections to invalidate their passports. “We have asked to unplug their passports. We have asked JT to pull out. So that the stateless,” a senior official stated, explaining the strategy to ensure the suspects remain within Indonesian jurisdiction.

Did you know?– Indonesia’s constitution allows for citizenship revocation under specific circumstances, including involvement in treason or acts detrimental to the state. This is a rarely used, but powerful, legal tool.

This case centers around a massive corruption scheme with alleged state losses totaling Rp285 trillion – approximately $20 billion USD. The AGO has identified a total of 18 suspects to date, including high-ranking executives from state-owned enterprises. Among those named are Riva Siahaan, President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, and Yoki Firnandi, President Director of PT pertamina International Shipping.

Further investigation has revealed the involvement of prominent oil merchants. mohammad Riza Chalid has been identified as the Beneficial Owner of PT orbit Terminal Merak (OTM), while his son, Muhammad kerry Andrianto Riza, is listed as the Beneficial Owner of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa.

Pro tip:– Beneficial ownership refers to the real person who ultimately owns or controls a company, even if ownership is hidden through layers of legal entities. Identifying this is key in corruption cases.

The financial impact of the alleged corruption is staggering. The AGO reports that the Rp285 trillion loss is comprised of Rp193.7 trillion in direct financial losses to the state, and an additional Rp91.3 trillion stemming from economic losses.

the revocation of citizenship represents a bold tactic by Indonesian authorities to secure the prosecution of those accused of orchestrating this large-scale financial crime. The ongoing investigation promises further revelations as authorities continue to untangle the complex web of alleged corruption.

Reader question:– Do you think stripping citizenship is an effective deterrent against corruption, or does it raise human rights concerns? Share your thoughts.

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