KPK Detains Customs Official Budiman Bayu in Import Graft Case

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained Budiman Bayu Prasojo, Head of the Tax Intelligence Section for Enforcement and Investigation (P2) of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), as a suspect in a corruption case related to import procedures. The arrest took place at the DJBC headquarters in East Jakarta on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Concerns of Evidence Tampering and Flight Risk

According to KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, the decision to detain Budiman Bayu was driven by concerns that he might destroy evidence or attempt to flee. “We are worried that he (Budiman Bayu) will also destroy other evidence. Besides, he will also go somewhere like that. So, for these subjective reasons, we immediately made arrests,” Rahayu stated at a press conference at the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Friday, February 27, 2026. Kompas.com

Allegations of Gratification and Involvement of Other Officials

Budiman Bayu is accused of receiving and managing funds from entrepreneurs and importers since November 2024. He allegedly acted in concert with Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Sub Directorate of Intelligence, Enforcement and Investigation of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, who was previously named a suspect in the same case. Salisa Asmoaji, an employee of the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation (P2) of the Customs and Excise Service, is also implicated as the manager of the illicit funds. VOI

Discovery of Funds and Safe House

Investigators discovered that the money collected and managed by Salisa Asmoaji was stored in a rented apartment in Central Jakarta, used as a “safe house” at the direction of Budiman Bayu and Sisprian Subiaksono. Following a raid on February 4, Budiman Bayu allegedly ordered Salisa to clean the safe house and move the funds, which were ultimately found in five suitcases during a search in Ciputat, South Tangerang. VOI

Detention Period

Budiman Bayu Prasojo will be held in detention for the initial period of 20 days, from February 27 to March 18, 2026, at the KPK’s Gedung Merah Putih detention center. JawaPos.com

Charges and Investigation

The KPK suspects Budiman Bayu Prasojo and Sisprian Subiaksono of receiving gratification related to their positions between 2024 and 2026. Investigators uncovered more than Rp 5.19 billion (approximately $32,400 USD as of Feb 27, 2026) in cash, in various currencies, during searches of the safe houses. JawaPos.com The investigation stems from an initial sting operation conducted on February 4, 2026, which led to the naming of six suspects, including Rizal, the former Director of Investigation and Prosecution at DJBC, and Orlando Hamonangan. JawaPos.com