KPK Names Customs Official Budiman Bayu Prasojo as Suspect in Import Gratification Case
Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Budiman Bayu Prasojo, Head of the Tax Intelligence Section for Enforcement and Investigation (P2) of the Directorate General of Customs (DJBC), as a suspect in a case involving alleged gratification related to import procedures. The announcement followed his arrest at DJBC headquarters in East Jakarta on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Allegations and Arrest
According to KPK Deputy for Enforcement and Execution, Asep Guntur Rahayu, Budiman was named a suspect based on sufficient evidence gathered during the investigation. VOI News reports that Budiman is accused of receiving and managing funds from entrepreneurs and importers beginning in November 2024.
Operational Funds and ‘Safe Houses’
The KPK investigation revealed that the collected funds were used for operational purposes, including the purchase of vehicles. Asep Guntur Rahayu stated that the KPK confiscated the vehicle registration certificates (BPKB) and is currently examining the vehicles themselves.
Investigators discovered that money was stored in a “safe house” located in Central Jakarta, rented at the direction of Budiman and Sisprian Subiaksono, Head of the Sub Directorate of Intelligence, Enforcement and Investigation of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Kasubdit Intel P2 DJBC). Salisa Asmoaji, an employee of the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation (P2) of the Customs and Excise Service, managed the funds.
Following a KPK raid on February 4, Budiman allegedly ordered Salisa to clean the safe house and transfer the funds to another location in Ciputat, South Tangerang. Investigators subsequently found more than IDR 5.19 billion in cash, in various currencies, stored in five suitcases at the Ciputat location.
Budiman’s Role as ‘Mastermind’
The KPK has identified Budiman Bayu Prasojo as the central figure in the alleged corruption scheme involving the regulation of import and excise procedures. Investor.id reports that Budiman played a key role in receiving and collecting the illicit funds.
Recent Developments
Budiman was arrested on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM local time at the Customs and Excise headquarters. Tirto.id reports that he was immediately taken to the KPK’s Red and White building for questioning. He had previously been questioned as a witness in the case.
Legal Charges
Budiman is suspected of violating Article 12B of the Corruption Eradication Law in conjunction with Article 20 letter c of Law No. 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code.