Attorney General’s Office Detains Seven Suspects in Pertamina Oil Corruption Case

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has detained seven suspects linked to corruption allegations in oil and product management at PT Pertamina, its subholdings, and Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) for the 2018-2023 period. The detentions took place on Monday (February 24, 2025).

The suspects include four Pertamina employees and three private sector individuals. The four Pertamina officials are:

• Riva Siahaan (RS) – President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga
• SDS – Director of Feedstock and Product Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional
• YF – President Director of PT Pertamina International Shipping
• AP – VP of Feedstock Management at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional

Meanwhile, the three private sector suspects are:

• MKAN – Beneficial Owner of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa
• DW – Commissioner of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa and PT Jenggala Maritim
• YRJ – Commissioner of PT Jenggala Maritim and CEO of PT Orbit Terminal Mera

State Losses Estimated at IDR 193.7 Trillion

According to Abdul Qohar, Director of Investigation at the Attorney General’s Office for Special Crimes, the corruption scandal has resulted in state losses amounting to IDR 193.7 trillion.

"This series of illegal activities has inflicted approximately IDR 193.7 trillion in state financial losses from various components," Qohar stated at a press conference on Monday (February 24, 2025).

He detailed the sources of losses, including:

1. Losses from domestic crude oil exports
2. Losses from crude oil imports through brokers
3. Losses from fuel imports via intermediaries
4. Losses due to compensation and subsidies, which inflated oil prices

Modus Operandi: Mixing Imported Pertalite into Pertamax

One of the fraudulent practices involved in the case was the manipulation of imported fuel specifications.

Suspect RS allegedly imported RON 92 (Pertamax) fuel while actually purchasing RON 90 (Pertalite). The fuel was later blended at storage facilities to match Pertamax’s specifications.

Additionally, investigations found that RS, SDS, and AP deliberately adjusted refinery production in Downstream Optimization Meetings (OH) to reduce domestic oil absorption, despite regulations prioritizing local crude oil.

In response to these allegations, Pertamina (Persero) assured that the Pertamax sold at its gas stations is not adulterated.

"The public can rest assured that the Pertamax available at all stations meets the proper specifications," said VP of Corporate Communication at Pertamina, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, Tuesday (February 25, 2025).

AGO Raids Riza Chalid’s Residence, Seizes IDR 971 Million

As part of the investigation, AGO raided the residence of oil tycoon Mohammad Riza Chalid, the father of suspect MKAN.

"The raid took place at Plaza Asia (20th floor) and Jenggala Street, South Jakarta," said AGO spokesperson Harli Siregar, Tuesday (February 25, 2025).

Additionally, investigators confiscated IDR 971 million in cash from suspect DW’s residence, including:

• SGD 20,000 (IDR 244 million)
• USD 20,000 (IDR 326 million)
• 4,000 bills of IDR 100,000 (IDR 400 million)

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to uncover further details in the case.

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