JAKARTA - Raja Juli Antoni served as Minister of Forestry (Menhut) for about 1 year and 9 months, starting from his inauguration on October 20, 2024 until July 2026. "Fatal mistake", there is no legal verdict stating that he has committed a criminal offense. However, the performance of the politician from the PSI in was colored by several controversial scandals and sharp criticism. Even the public and observers often judge it as a big blunder. Here are the records of Raja Juli Antoni's performance which is colored by controversial scandals: 1. The "Envelope" scandal of the Kuansing Forest Bribe
Raja Juli's name was dragged into the whirlpool of the alleged bribery case for the release of the Limited Production Forest (HPT) area in Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing). The inactive Regent of Kuansing, Suhardiman Amby, was caught leaving a mysterious envelope on the Menhut's desk after an audience on June 2, 2026.
Fatal Highlights: Based on the opinion of legal experts, Raja Juli's actions were considered wrong because he did not immediately report the findings to the KPK. He only returned it to the Regent's party 17 days later (June 12) and only made an official report of the rejection of gratification to the KPK at the beginning of July 2026 - right after the KPK carried out the Operation Tangkap Tangan (OTT) against the Regent. This delay was considered damaging to his accountability and credibility as a minister.
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