[FULL] Perjalanan Kasus Korupsi Minyak Pertamina-Negara Rugi Rp193,7 T, Bagaimana Penanganannya?

Summary

The transcript reveals a corruption case within PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil company, involving fraudulent practices by key figures such as Rifa Siahaan and others. The scandal includes mismanagement of crude oil procurement, illegal blending of fuels, and inflated shipping costs, leading to state losses of over 13 trillion IDR. The Kejaksaan Agung (Attorney General's Office) has named multiple suspects and conducted extensive investigations, uncovering widespread financial misconduct. President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that the government will clean up corruption and ensure accountability in the oil sector, addressing the issue with urgency and commitment to public interest.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Director of the Indonesian Attorney General's Investigation Unit, Abdul Kohar, revealed that PT Pertamina's Director, Rifa Siahaan, was involved in intentionally purchasing crude oil below the legal quality and mixing it to mislead buyers.
• 😀 The investigation found that there was manipulation in oil shipment costs, where the prices were marked up illegally in contracts, leading to significant state losses.
• 😀 The Attorney General's Office determined that the state had suffered financial losses amounting to IDR 3.7 trillion due to these fraudulent practices in the oil industry.
• 😀 Rifa Siahaan, the Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has been officially named as a suspect in the corruption case regarding crude oil management, along with several other individuals.
• 😀 The corruption scheme also involved the underproduction of local oil, causing a need for unnecessary imports of crude oil, which was part of the fraudulent actions by the suspects.
• 😀 The investigation uncovered that high oil management costs led to an inflated fuel subsidy, which was unfairly charged to the state budget (APBN), resulting in significant losses.
• 😀 A total of six individuals, including directors from Pertamina's subsidiary companies and private sector figures, have been implicated in the case and are currently in detention.
• 😀 The Attorney General's Office conducted several raids on the homes and offices of suspects, including prominent businessman Muhammad Riza Khalid's properties, as part of the ongoing investigation.
• 😀 President Prabowo Subianto confirmed that the government is committed to cleaning up corruption, including the cases related to crude oil management and refining, and ensuring justice for the people.
• 😀 The corruption case, which spans from 2018 to 2023, involves illegal practices that impacted both the domestic oil production and the country's financial systems, drawing attention at the highest levels of government.

Q & A

What was the main issue in the corruption case involving PT Pertamina?

The main issue in the case involved illegal activities related to the importation of crude oil, the blending of different types of gasoline, and fraudulent shipping costs. The directors of Pertamina were involved in fraudulent transactions, including mark-ups on prices and improper blending of gasoline.

What was the role of Rifa Siahaan in the case?

Rifa Siahaan, the Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, was identified as the key suspect in the case. He was involved in the purchase of lower-quality crude oil and the illegal blending of it to pass it off as a higher quality product. He also participated in fraudulent pricing for shipping costs.

How did the suspects manipulate the oil import process?

The suspects manipulated the oil import process by buying lower-grade crude oil (RON 90) and blending it with higher-grade oil (RON 92) in depots. They then falsely presented the blended oil as RON 92, which was against regulations. Additionally, they inflated the shipping costs associated with importing oil.

What was the impact of these actions on the state’s finances?

These fraudulent activities caused a significant financial loss to the state, amounting to approximately 193.7 trillion IDR. This included losses from exporting domestic crude oil, improper imports, and inflated subsidies provided through the national budget.

How did the suspects cover up their actions?

The suspects manipulated production figures to reduce domestic oil production, thereby creating a false need for imported oil. They also held meetings to discuss and arrange conditions to support the reduced domestic production, which ultimately led to increased reliance on imports.

Who were the other individuals involved in the case?

In addition to Rifa Siahaan, several other individuals were implicated, including Yoki Fernandi (Director of Pertamina International Shipping), Agus Purnowo (from PT Kilang Pertamina), and three private sector individuals. All of them have been arrested and detained for further investigation.

What role did the government play in addressing the issue?

The government, through the Attorney General's Office (Kejaksaan Agung), took action by investigating the case, setting up a task force, and conducting multiple searches at the residences and offices of the suspects. The government, including President Prabowo Subianto, has emphasized the importance of cleaning up corruption and ensuring accountability.

What were the specific methods of fraud identified by the investigators?

The methods of fraud included: purchasing lower-grade crude oil but falsely reporting it as higher quality, manipulating shipping costs with inflated prices, and reducing domestic oil production to justify importing more oil. These methods resulted in significant financial losses for the state.

How did the Attorney General's Office carry out its investigation?

The Attorney General's Office carried out the investigation by conducting multiple raids, including searches of the homes and offices of the suspects. They also seized documents and evidence related to the fraudulent oil transactions. The investigation has been ongoing since October 2023.

What was the reaction of President Prabowo Subianto regarding the case?

President Prabowo Subianto expressed his commitment to addressing and cleaning up various corruption cases, including the one involving PT Pertamina. He confirmed that the case was being prioritized and assured that it would be resolved swiftly to protect the interests of the people.