KPK Investigates Alleged Bribery in Customs and Excise Imports

Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Indonesia is investigating allegations of bribery and gratification related to the importation of goods through the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) at the Ministry of Finance. The investigation includes scrutiny of safe houses used to store funds allegedly linked to these illicit activities.

Discovery of Funds

On February 13, 2026, KPK investigators confiscated approximately IDR 5 billion (roughly $320,000 USD as of February 18, 2026) in cash, found in five suitcases in the Ciputat area, South Tangerang, Banten. Voi.id reports that the KPK has not yet disclosed the exact location from which the funds were seized – whether it was a house, office, or other facility.

Previous Findings and Sting Operation

This discovery follows a sting operation (OTT) conducted by the KPK on February 4, 2026, within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The operation led to the arrest of 17 individuals, six of whom were subsequently named as suspects in the alleged bribery and gratification case. Literasi Hukum details the suspects as including:

• Rizal (RZL), Director of Enforcement and Investigation of the DJBC (2024-January 2026)
• Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS), Head of the Intelligence Sub-Directorate for Enforcement and Investigation of the DJBC
• Orlando Hamonangan (ORL), Head of the Intelligence Section of the DJBC
• John Field (JF), owner of Blueray Cargo
• Andri (AND), Import Documentation Team Leader at Blueray Cargo
• Dedy Kurniawan (DK), Operations Manager at Blueray Cargo

Investigation of Safe Houses

The KPK is currently investigating the ownership of the safe houses used to store the funds. According to KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo, the investigation extends to the safe houses identified during the February 4th operation, as well as the newly discovered location in Ciputat. Voi.id reports Prasetyo stating that the apply of safe houses is a key aspect of the investigation.

Broader Context: KPK’s Recent Findings

The recent discoveries are part of a larger investigation that has already uncovered evidence worth IDR 40.5 billion (approximately $2.6 million USD as of February 18, 2026) in multiple safe houses, including several apartment units in North Jakarta. This evidence includes cash in various currencies (Rupiah, US Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Japanese Yen), precious metals, and a luxury watch. Voi.id provides a detailed breakdown of the seized assets:

• Cash in Rupiah: IDR 1.89 billion
• Cash in US Dollars: USD 182,900
• Cash in Singapore Dollars: SGD 1.48 million
• Cash in Japanese Yen: JPY 550,000
• Precious metals (2.5 Kg): Equivalent to IDR 7.4 billion
• Precious metals (2.8 Kg): Equivalent to IDR 8.3 billion
• Luxury watch: IDR 138 million

KPK’s Mandate

The KPK is Indonesia’s primary anti-corruption agency, tasked with investigating and prosecuting corruption cases. The agency’s efforts are focused on combating bribery, gratification, and other forms of corruption within the government and private sector.