KPK Investigates Alleged Collection of Information for the Examination of Witnesses in the Customs Case through Iskandar Sitorus

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating allegations of gathering information from witnesses of alleged bribes for the import of goods at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise through the founder and secretary of Indonesia Audit Watch (IAW) Iskandar HP Sitorus.

This was conveyed by KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo after investigators examined Iskandar Sitorus at the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, June 12. He said there was an allegation of collecting information that was indicated to interfere with the course of the investigation.

"Witness IHS was present in today's examination. Where the investigators investigated the testimony of witnesses about the alleged collection of information or examination materials of witnesses in this case which is suspected of leading to an attempt to hinder the investigation process," Budi told reporters through his written statement.

Meanwhile, Iskandar Sitorus claimed to be the non-litigation power recipient of John Field who is the boss of PT Blueray Cargo. He claimed to accompany the forwarder in dealing with matters outside the court.

"Including if there are complaints from customers, then layoffs and others," he told reporters at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

Furthermore, Iskandar admitted that he was asked to hand over proof of the money transfer to Ahmad Dedi or Dedi Congor who was a former official of the Directorate General of Customs. Even so, he admitted that he did not know the figure.

"I was asked to deliver the proof of the transfer on Wednesday. So the proof of the transfer is to the person who is called the aide of that person," said Iskandar.

As previously reported, the KPK announced six suspects related to alleged bribes and gratuities related to the import of goods at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise after conducting a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) on February 4. One of them is the Director of Enforcement and Investigation of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (P2 DJBC) for the period 2024-2026, Rizal.

In addition to Rizal, the KPK also named five other suspects. They are Sisprian Subiaksono (SIS) as Head of the Subdirectorate of Intelligence, Enforcement and Investigation of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Kasubdit Intel P2 DJBC); Orlando Hamonangan (ORL) as Head of the Intelligence Section of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Kasi Intel DJBC); John Field (JF) as owner of PT Blueray (BR); Andri as Head of the Import Documents Team of PT BR; and Dedy Kurniawan as Operational Manager of PT BR.

The KPK suspects that this case began in October 2025 when Orlando Hamonangan and Sisprian Subiaksono together with John Field, Andri, and Dedy Kurniawan committed a conspiracy. They arranged the planning of the import route of goods that would enter Indonesia.

Furthermore, the KPK announced the Head of the Tax Intelligence Section for Enforcement and Investigation (P2) of the Directorate General of Customs (DJBC) Budiman Bayu Prasojo (BBP) as a new suspect in the case of alleged gratification related to the import of goods. The arrest was then carried out at the DJBC headquarters in East Jakarta on Thursday, February 26.

Budiman was arrested for allegedly receiving and managing money from entrepreneurs whose products were subject to taxes and importers since November 2024. As a result of his actions, he is suspected of violating Article 12 B of Law No. 31 of 1999 jo. UU No. 20 of 2001 jo. Article 20 letter c of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP).