Pertamina Oil Corruption: AGO Calls Losses Rp968 Trillion Indictment Rp285 Trillion, DPR Asks For Explanation

JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Abdullah, questioned the striking differences in the calculation of state losses related to the alleged corruption case of Pertamina's oil management which is being handled by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

He highlighted the significant difference in the figure between the AGO's initial estimate of Rp968.5 trillion and the loss value listed in the indictment of Rp285.1 trillion.

"The public is wondering why the difference in losses from the Pertamina Oil Governance corruption case handled by the AGO is very large? Don't blame the public if they are suspicious or speculate on this," Abdullah told reporters, Thursday, October 16.

Abdullah reminded that the difference in figures does not raise public suspicions that can erode trust in law enforcement institutions.

The politician from Central Java VI also highlighted the AGO's statement that the practice of mixing fuel was not found, even though previously the issue had shocked the public.

The AGO then explained that the right term in the fuel production process was blending', or mixing of fuel components with different octane levels.

The statement had made people disappointed and did not believe Pertamina. Some even choose to refuel at non-Pertamina gas stations. This is certainly detrimental to the state," he said.

As a partner of the AGO, Abdullah emphasized the full support of Commission III of the DPR for efforts to eradicate corruption. However, he reminded the AGO to be professional, transparent, and not to prioritize sensations in conveying the development of cases.

"The Attorney General's Office and law enforcement officers must be professional, transparent, and accountable. Do not let the public be confused and lose confidence because of inconsistent information," he said.

Abdullah also encouraged the AGO to cooperate with PPATK, legal experts, and academics in calculating and announcing state losses from large cases like this, in order to avoid wrong technical errors and public perceptions.

Previously, on February 26, 2025, the Head of the Attorney General's Office for Legal Information, Harli Siregar, said that state losses due to allegations of corruption in the management of crude oil and refinery products for the 2018-2023 period could reach Rp968.5 trillion.

However, in the indictment against Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza 'son of oil entrepreneur Riza Chalid' and four other defendants, state losses were said to be only Rp. 285.1 trillion.