The Indonesian National Central Bureau of Interpol (NCB Interpol Polri) has repatriated Kariatun Tan, an Indonesian national wanted for alleged fraud and share embezzlement, following a coordinated fugitive swap with Chinese authorities. As part of the exchange, Indonesian police handed over three Chinese nationals—Zheng Rongjing, Huang Zutian, and Liu Zhenxue—who were previously captured in Indonesia.
Details of the Repatriation and Fugitive Swap
Kariatun Tan arrived in Indonesia on Monday, July 13, 2026, and was immediately transferred to the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation Unit of the Indonesian National Police. According to Secretary of NCB Interpol Polri Brigadier General Untung Widyatmoko, the operation was finalized through collaboration between the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the Directorate General of Immigration, and Chinese police forces.
The swap involved the transfer of three Chinese fugitives in two distinct stages. Zheng Rongjing and Liu Zhenxue were repatriated via Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou on Friday, July 10, 2026. Huang Zutian followed on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Brigadier General Untung confirmed that all three individuals were handed over to Chinese authorities alongside seized evidence.
Legal Charges and Syndicate Connections
Kariatun Tan is currently a suspect in a case involving the construction of smelter facilities within the mining business license area (IUP) of PT Bososi Pratama, located in Southeast Sulawesi. She faces charges under Article 378 and Article 372 of the Indonesian Criminal Code, which pertain to fraud and embezzlement.
The three Chinese nationals returned to China were also subjects of significant police interest. Brigadier General Untung identified Zheng Rongjing as a priority fugitive for Interpol, alleging that he served as the mastermind behind an international online scam syndicate. Investigations indicate that Zheng previously operated from a syndicate headquarters in Cambodia, and his subsequent arrival in Indonesia is suspected to have been an attempt to expand the organization’s reach.
