Courtroom Testimony Exposes Multi-Billion Rupiah Retainer Contracts
Four corporate executives testified on November 4, 2026, at the Central Jakarta Corruption Court, revealing retainer fees paid to legal consultants in connection with cases handled by the Attorney General’s Office, as detikNews reported that Hirmon Tjandi, Director of PT Perwira Adhitama Sejati, admitted to paying Rp 22.5 billion to Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang, also known as Ferry Boboho.
The disclosures unfolded during proceedings for former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah, who faces trial alongside co-defendants Don Ritto (also known as Idon) and Nurman Herin. Prosecutors questioned witnesses on the massive payouts made to various legal firms while state-owned and private entities faced high-stakes investigations.
Executive pays retainer fee for steel probe help
Hirmon testified that he agreed to a five-year retainer fee totaling Rp 25 miliar with Ferry’s firm, Prime Solution Associate, after transferring about Rp 22,5 miliar. According to detikNews, Hirmon stated he felt stressed and bewildered during the steel import probe because he had never faced legal trouble before. Presiding Judge Akhmad Fijiarsyah Joko Sutrisno pressed the executive on what specific guarantees Ferry offered to justify the multi-billion rupiah price tag.
Hirmon acknowledged he fell for smooth talking and hoped for help, even though Ferry provided no actual court representation or active defense work. Prosecutors noted that despite the hefty fee, PT Perwira Adhitama Sejati ultimately became a corporate suspect and received a guilty verdict with a court-mandated fine. Hukumonline reported in related coverage that Ferry also testified about separate discussions involving former Jampidsus Febrie Adriansyah allegedly soliciting funds from businessman Tan Kian regarding PT Asuransi Jiwasraya inquiries.
Meanwhile, Kompas noted that defendant Febrie Adriansyah praised the professionalism of the prosecutors and investigators handling his case, pointing out that many were his former subordinates. Febrie maintained he had no prior personal or professional relationships with any of the four corporate witnesses who took the stand.
Tan Kian dan Ferry Boboho Hadir Jadi Saksi dalam Sidang Kasus Febrie pic.twitter.com/Kc9BiAUmpP
Corporate Retainers for Jiwasraya and Toll Road Probes
The November 4 hearing brought additional corporate legal expenditures into public view. Alex Setyawan Wijaya Kusuma, President Director of PT Sinarmas Asset Management, told the court about legal fees as detailed by detikNews.
FX Poerbayu Ratsunu, former President Director of Waskita Beton Precast, added that his company paid AVR Law Office a combined Rp 9,6 miliar across two corruption matters—Rp 7 miliar for an SCF case and Rp 2,6 (miliar) for the MBZ toll road inquiry.
Judges and witnesses at Jakarta Tipikor Court
Who presided over the November 4 hearing at the Jakarta Tipikor Court?
Judge Akhmad Fijiarsyah Joko Sutrisno led the panel of judges during the proceedings, according to ANTARA Foto.
Which corporate executives gave testimony during the session?
The prosecution presented four witnesses: PT Perwira Adhitama Sejati Director Hirmon Tjandi, former Waskita Beton Director FX Poerbayu Ratsunu, PT Sinarmas Asset Management Director Alex Setyawan Wijaya Kusuma, and Jasa Marga legal staff member Wildan Firdaus, as documented by ANTARA Foto.
What specific legal entities received the multi-billion rupiah payments?
Testimony identified Prime Solution Associate—led by Ferry Yanto Hongkiriwang—along with Don Ritto’s law firm and AVR Law Office as recipients of the high-value retainer and defense fees.
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