KPK Searches Tax Headquarters, DJP Assures Cooperation

JAKARTA - The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance has spoken out regarding the search carried out by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at the DJP headquarters on Jalan Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, on Tuesday, January 13.

The action is part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged bribery case related to tax arrangements.

Director of Public Relations, Services, and Public Relations of the DJP, Rosmauli, stated that the DJP appreciates and supports the legal efforts carried out by the KPK.

"DJP respects and supports the steps taken by the KPK in carrying out law enforcement duties," he said in an official statement, Tuesday, January 13.

According to him, the DJP is committed to being open and cooperative in meeting the information needs during the KPK's examination process.

"Regarding the search activities by KPK investigators in the DJP environment, we are cooperative and ready to provide the necessary support in full accordance with the provisions," he explained.

He added that a more detailed explanation of the case was entirely the responsibility of the KPK.

"For the details of the case and further explanation, we leave it entirely to the KPK," he said.

Previously, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched the office of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) on Jalan Gatot Soebroto, South Jakarta today, January 13. This forced effort is related to the investigation of alleged tax bribery which began with a hand-in-hand operation (OTT).

"Yes, the task force (task force, ed) is conducting a search at the DJP office," KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto told reporters in a written statement, Tuesday, January 13.

Similarly, the acting deputy for enforcement and execution of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, also confirmed the information about the search. "The team is already there," he said when confirmed by VOI.

Asep said that this search was to find the evidence needed. Meanwhile, the investigators of the anti-corruption commission had previously searched the North Jakarta Deputy KPP and seized a number of evidence, including foreign currency or foreign exchange.

In addition, documents related to the implementation of tax assessment and examination on behalf of PT Wanatiara Persada as a taxpayer were also found.

As previously reported, the KPK named five suspects in the alleged corruption case of reducing the tax value of the mining sector after conducting a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) on Friday night, January 9. They are the Head of the North Jakarta Sub-KPP Dwi Budi (DWB); Head of the Supervisory and Consulting Section of the North Jakarta Sub-KPP Agus Syaifudin (AGS); and the North Jakarta Sub-KPP Assessment Team Askob Bahtiar (ASB).

Then, it was also determined as a suspect, namely a tax consultant named Abdul Kadim Sahbudin (ABD) and PT Wanatiara Persada staff, Edy Yulianto (EY).

In this case, the KPK seized a number of evidence. Among them were cash, foreign exchange (foreign exchange), and precious metals with a value of IDR 6.38 billion.

The suspects are suspected of making the state lose around IDR 59 billion based on initial calculations. This figure arises due to the adjustment of the amount of Land and Building Tax (PBB) in 2023 which should have been paid by PT Wanatiara Persada.

The company was supposed to pay around Rp75 billion but the value was changed to Rp15.7 billion. The value fell by Rp59.3 billion or 80 percent of the initial value set.

The KPK said this tax reduction then resulted in the payment of fees.

Dwi Budi, Agus Syaifudin, and Askob Bahtiar as the recipients were then alleged to have violated the provisions of Article 12 letter a or letter b or Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes or Article 606 paragraph (2) of Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning Criminal Adjustment Jo Article 20 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP).

Meanwhile, Abdul Kadim Sahbudin and Edy Yulianto as the grantor were suspected of violating the provisions in Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or letter b or Article 13 of Law Number 31 of 1999 as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes Jo Article 20 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP).