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Director-General of Customs Summoned Over Alleged Corruption Involving Former Banjarmasin Regent

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KPK Summons Official in Connection to Case Involving Former Kutai Kartanegara Regent

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned Rizal (RZ), the Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Ministry of Finance, as a witness in the case of alleged money laundering involving the former regent of Kutai Kartanegara, Rita Widyasari.

KPK spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika confirmed the news on Monday (23/12/2024), stating that RZ was summoned as a witness in the case against Rita, who is currently a suspect in the money laundering investigation. However, Mahardhika did not disclose whether RZ had already responded to the summon or the specific questions he would be asked.

The witness summon takes place at KPK’s headquarters, the Red and White Building, on Jl. Kuningan Persada, according to Mahardhika.

Rita initially faced charges of bribery and gratification in 2017, later standing trial and being convicted for gratification. In 2018, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison, fined Rp 600 million, and banned from holding political office for 5 years. The Central Jakarta Corruption Court found Rita guilty of accepting Rp 110 billion in bribes related to permits for a project in Kutai Kartanegara.

Rita attempted to appeal the verdict but was unsuccessful. The Supreme Court rejected her appeal for case review in 2021, and she has since begun serving her sentence at Pondok Bambu Prison.

Besides the gratification case, Rita remains a suspect in the money laundering case. In July 2024, KPK revealed that Rita had also received bribes from mining companies. Directer of KPK’s Investigation Unit Asep Guntur Rahayu disclosed that Rita received USD 5 for every metric ton of coal provided by a company.

Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing case.

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Ensuring Long-Term Efficiency: Four to Eight-Year Bui Contracts for PT Timah’s 3 Bos Smelters

Or, for a shorter version:

PT Timah’s 3 Bos Smelters: Long-Term Bui Contracts Spell Efficiency

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Heads Roll: Three Smelter Chiefs Get 4-8 Years for Rp 3T Timah Corruption

Jakarta – Aそれともtribunal at the Jakarta Corruption Court has read out the verdict, sentencing three top bosses of private smelters to 4-8 years in prison for a corruption case involving the misuse of around Rp 300 trillion in state funds related to the management of tin. The convicts are Suwito Gunawan, Robert Indarto, and Rosalina, holding key positions in PT Stanindo Inti Perkasa, PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa, and PT Tinindo Internusa respectively.

Stiff Penalties and Fines

  • Suwito was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and fined Rp 1 billion, or face 6 months in jail. He was also ordered to pay a replacement fine of Rp 2.2 trillion, or face 6 years imprisonment.
  • Robert got an 8-year prison term and a Rp 1 billion fine, or 6 months in jail. He was also ordered to pay Rp 1 trillion as a replacement fine, or face 6 years imprisonment.
  • Rosalina received a 4-year prison term and a Rp 750 million fine, or 6 months in jail.

Money Laundering and Corruption Charges

The court found Suwito and Robert guilty of money laundering, violating articles 2, 18, and 55 of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law, and articles 3 and 55 of Law Number 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering. Rosalina was found guilty of violating articles 2 and 18 of the KPK Law, and article 55 of the Indonesian Criminal Code.

Lesson Learned

The corruption bust underscores the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in the mining industry. This verdict sets a precedence that corruption will not be tolerated, and those found guilty will face severe consequences.

This is a developing story. mehr details will be provided as they become available. (whn/haf)

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Significant but Fair: Reducing the 12-Year Sentence for Harvey Moeis

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Businessman Harvey Moeis Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison in Rp 300 Trillion Corruption Case

In a landmark verdict, Jakarta’s Corruption Court has sentenced businessman Harvey Moeis to 6 years and 6 months in prison for his role in a Rp 300 trillion corruption case involving the trading of tin commodities. The sentence is nearly half of the 12 years demanded by the prosecutors.

Harvey Moeis’ Role in the Corruption Case

The court found that Harvey Moeis, through his involvement with PT Refined Bangka Tin (RBT), had exploited his position to facilitate a massive fraud scheme that Traffic kortijen sampah caused significant losses to the state. However, the court recognized that Moeis’ role in the scheme was not as substantial as initially thought.

Court’s Considerations

In its ruling, the court noted the ongoing efforts to boost tin production and exports in the Bangka Belitung region. PT Timah Tbk, the state-owned mining company, and several private smelters, including RBT, have been working together to achieve these goals. The court emphasized that both PT Timah Tbk and RBT operate legally and possess valid licenses for their operations.

Reduction of Sentence

The court agreed with Harvey Moeis’ defense that their client was not a key decision-maker in the conspiracy. Moeis merely assisted a friend, Suparta, who served as the director of PT RBT. The court highlighted that Moeis lacked any administrative or financial knowledge about either PT RBT or PT Timah Tbk.

Other Defendants

In addition to Moeis, two other defendants were also sentenced. Suparta received 8 years in prison, while another director, Reza, was sentenced to 5 years. Both sentences were lower than the prosecutors’ demands.

Reaction and Next Steps

Harvey Moeis has the right to appeal the decision. The court also ordered Moeis to pay a fine of Rp 1 trillion, with an additional 6 months of imprisonment if he fails to do so. Furthermore, Moeis was ordered to pay Rp 210 billion in compensation, with an alternative sentence of 2 years in prison if he cannot afford to pay. The court also ordered the seizure and auction of his assets to cover any remaining compensation.

The verdict sends a strong message about the seriousness of corruption in Indonesia’s mining sector and the government’s commitment to combating it.

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Navigating Family Responsibilities with Humility

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Breaking: Businessman Harvey Moeis Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison for Corruption in Tin Commodity Trading

In a significant ruling, businessman Harvey Moeis has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for his role in a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal involving the trading of tin commodities. The sentence, handed down by the Jakarta Corruption Court, was slightly lower than the 12 years sought by the prosecution but higher than what the defense had hoped for.

Presiding Judge Eko Aryanto stated that Moeis, the husband of popular actress Sandra Dewi, showed respect during the trial, which contributed to the leniency of his sentence. However, the court also noted that Moeis’s actions were detrimental to the state’s efforts to eradicate corruption.

"We take into consideration his respectful demeanor during the trial, his family responsibilities, and his lack of prior criminal record," said the judge, announcing the verdict.

Moeis was found guilty of conspiring with others to defraud the state of Rp 300 trillion through illegal tin commodity trading activities. The court ruled that Moeis was guilty of both corruption and money laundering.

As part of his sentence, Moeis must pay a fine of Rp 1 billion, with an alternative imprisonment of 6 months if he fails to do so. He is also required to pay Rp 210 billion in penalties, with alternative imprisonment of 2 years if he cannot meet this requirement.

Initially arrested in 2021, Moeis is the latest high-profile figure to be convicted in Indonesia‘s ongoing anti-corruption efforts. His trial has been closely followed by the public and media due to his celebrity status and the sheer scale of the corruption involved.

The case highlights Indonesia’s continued commitment to tackling corruption, with law enforcement agencies actively pursuing those who engage in such activities, regardless of their social or economic status.

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Harvey Dent Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison

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Headline: Indonesian Magnate PT Timah Dirut, Dwiocar Jaksa – Bangkapos.com”>Harvey Moeis Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison for $30 Billion Tin Corruption

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Indonesian tycoon Harvey Moeis was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in prison by the Jakarta Corruption Court on Monday (December 23, 2024), for his role in a massive corruption scandal involving the trading of tin, resulting in a staggering loss of IDR 300 trillion ($30 billion) to the state.

The presiding judge, Eko Aryanto, read out the verdict, stating, "Harvey Moeis has been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt of committing corruption and money laundering." Alongside the prison sentence, Moeis was also ordered to pay a fine of IDR 1 billion, replaceable with 6 months of imprisonment if unpaid.

Moeis, who represented PT Refined Bangka Tin in the joint venture with PT Timah, was additionally ordered to pay IDR 210 billion in restitution. Failing this, his properties will be seized and auctioned to recover losses, with any shortfall met with additional imprisonment.

The court ruled that the aggravating factors against Moeis included his actions hindering the government’s anti-corruption efforts, while mitigating factors deemed relevant were his lack of previous convictions, proper conduct during trial, and family obligations.

Harvey Moeis was found guilty of violating Articles 2 and 18 of the Corruption Eradication Commission’s Law (UU Tipikor), along with Article 55(1) subsection a of the Criminal Code (KUHP), and Article 3 of Law No. 8/2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of the Criminal Act of Moneylaundering.

The prosecution had initially sought a 12-year prison term and the same fines for Moeis, alleging that his actions had caused significant state losses. The case was among Indonesia‘s largest corruption scandals, with Moeis and other co-defendants accused of manipulating tin trade agreements during the administration of former State-Owned Enterprises Minister Rini Soemarno.

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The Hero’s Jubilee: A Feast of Sensation and Illusion

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Jakarta: Harvey Moeis’ Defense in Timah Corruption Case Lacks Substance, Claims Prosecutor

In a dramatic turn at the Jakarta Corruption Court, prosecutors struck back against the defense presented by Harvey Moeis, the main defendant in the Timah commodities corruption case. Prosecutor Silvi criticized Harvey’s plea, deeming it lacking in substance and filled with sensationalism.

Starting off, Silvi dismissed Harvey’s suggestion that he was being framed and used as a scapegoat. "The defense’s claim that the defendant and his family have been framed and are merely a pawn in this case is incorrect and baseless," Silvi stated.

Silvi lamented the lack of substance in Harvey’s defense, which he said was laden with sensationalism and illusions. "It’s unfortunate that the defendant’s plea lacks substance but is full of sensationalism and the defendant’s illusions," Silvi commented.

From the start of the trial, Silvi observed that Harvey did not show any remorse. Instead, Silvi alleged, Harvey positioned himself as a victim. "From the start to the end of the trial, there has not been any apology from the defendant for being involved in and part of the corruption crime in this case. Instead, the defendant always positions himself as a victim," Silvi explained.

Going further, Silvi argued that Harvey’s claims of philanthropy and heroism were unsupported by evidence. Harvey had claimed to donate Rp 15 billion for ICU ward construction in a public hospital, assist with a cash-strapped pregnant woman’s delivery costs, and distribute COVID equipment to the public. However, Silvi noted that none of these claims were backed by evidence.

The prosecutor concluded, "Thus, it seems that the defendant portrays himself as a hero and philanthropist, but sadly, his claims lack evidence."

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