JAKARTA - The Jampidsus investigation team of the Attorney General's Office officially detained businessman Samin Tan (ST) as a suspect in the alleged corruption case in the management of PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) mines.
The detention was carried out after investigators found sufficient initial evidence related to alleged irregularities in coal mining activities in Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, in the period 2016 to 2025.
Head of the Legal Information Center of the Attorney General's Office, Anang Supriatna, said the determination of the suspect against Samin Tan was carried out after undergoing a series of investigations and investigations.
"The investigation team has named the suspect ST," Anang said at a press conference at the Attorney General's Office, Jakarta, quoted by Antara Saturday, March 28, early morning.
Director of Investigation of Jampidsus, Syarief Sulaeman Nahdi, explained that this case began to rise to the investigation stage since March 25, 2026. The determination of the suspect was based on the results of the examination of a number of witnesses and searches in various regions, including West Java, Jakarta, South Kalimantan, and Central Kalimantan.
"Until now, the search is still ongoing, especially in Central Kalimantan and South Kalimantan," said Syarief.
In this case, Samin Tan is said to have a role as the beneficial owner of PT AKT, a coal mining company that previously operated based on a coal mining work contract (PKP2B). However, the company's permit has been revoked since 2017.
However, PT AKT is suspected of continuing to illegally mine and sell coal until 2025. This activity is suspected of being carried out using invalid licensing documents and involving state officials.
"This act was carried out against the law and has the potential to cause damage to state finances and/or the country's economy," said Syarief.
Currently, the amount of state losses due to the case is still being calculated by the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency. For his actions, Samin Tan is suspected of violating Articles 603 and 604 of the Criminal Code. He is now detained for the next 20 days at the Salemba Branch Detention Center of the Attorney General's Office for the sake of further investigation.
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