[FULL] Fakta Kasus Korupsi Pertamina: Kejagung Geledah Depo BBM-Temukan Bukti Upaya Oplosan Pertamax

Summary

The transcript covers an ongoing corruption investigation involving Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil company. The Kejaksaan Agung (Attorney General's Office) has seized documents and electronic evidence, pointing to illegal activities at PT Orbit Terminal Merak. The case involves the illicit blending of lower-octane fuel (RON 88) with premium RON 92 to sell as Pertamax, defrauding consumers and the state. Two new suspects have been charged, including top executives from Pertamina Patra Niaga. The investigation also raises concerns about fuel quality, with lawmakers inspecting SPBU stations to ensure compliance with standards. The public may pursue legal action if proven harmed by the corrupt practices.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Indonesian Attorney General's Office has seized nearly 100 documents and other evidence in connection with a corruption case involving Pertamina.
• 😀 PT Orbit Terminal Merak, located in Cilegon, Banten, was raided and 95 bundles of documents, along with electronic evidence (two mobile phones), were confiscated.
• 😀 A raid was also conducted at Riza Holit's residence in Panglima Polim, where investigators seized a DVR device for further analysis.
• 😀 Investigators are still analyzing the links between the seized items from PT Orbit Terminal Merak and Riza Holit's residence.
• 😀 The Merak fuel terminal, managed by Pertamina Patra Niaga, is only a storage facility and does not have blending or processing capabilities, as confirmed by the Attorney General's Office.
• 😀 Despite the raid, the Merak Terminal continues its operations as usual, though it has been implicated in illegal blending activities.
• 😀 Investigators have found evidence of illegal blending, where lower-octane fuel (RON 88) was mixed with higher-octane fuel (RON 92) to sell it as Pertamax-grade fuel.
• 😀 Members of the Indonesian Parliament's Commission 12, in collaboration with Lemigas, conducted an inspection to test fuel quality at several gas stations to ensure compliance with standards.
• 😀 The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is actively monitoring the situation, ensuring that Pertamina's Pertamax fuel meets the required specifications, despite previous claims of no issues.
• 😀 Researcher Zainur Rahman from Pukat UGM highlighted that if blending fraud is proven, it could result in both state and consumer harm, with consumers potentially being entitled to compensation.

Q & A

What was seized during the search at PT Orbit Terminal in Merak, Cilegon?

During the search at PT Orbit Terminal in Merak, Cilegon, investigators seized 95 bundles of documents and electronic evidence, including two mobile phones.

What did the investigators find at Riza Holit's residence in Panglima Polim?

At Riza Holit's residence in Panglima Polim, investigators seized a DVR as part of the evidence collection.

What role does PT Orbit Terminal (OTM) play in the alleged fuel blending operation?

PT Orbit Terminal (OTM) is alleged to be involved in the blending of fuel, specifically mixing lower-grade fuel with higher-grade fuel, although it was not authorized to carry out blending operations.

Is PT Orbit Terminal still operational after the investigation?

Yes, PT Orbit Terminal is still operational despite the search, and it continues its activities as a storage depot, not for blending operations.

What was the alleged blending process involving Pertamax fuel?

The alleged blending process involved mixing Ron 88 or lower-grade fuel with Ron 92 to create a product that was sold as Pertamax fuel, which violated fuel quality standards.

What did the investigators find regarding the blending of fuel at PT Orbit Terminal?

Investigators found that lower-grade Ron 88 or Ron 90 fuel was blended with Ron 92 to produce a fuel sold as Pertamax, despite claims from Pertamina management that blending did not occur.

What action did the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources take in response to the case?

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, led by Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, sent a team to verify the quality of Pertamax fuel sold by Pertamina, ensuring it met the required specifications.

How is the public potentially affected by the fuel blending case?

If the fuel blending case is proven true, the public could have been overcharged for lower-quality fuel, and certain types of vehicles may have suffered damage due to the use of substandard fuel.

What legal actions can the public take if they are harmed by the blending of fuel?

If the fuel blending caused harm to consumers, the public could file lawsuits for damages under the criminal law related to corruption and consumer protection.

Who are the two new suspects identified in the fuel blending corruption case?

The two new suspects identified in the case are May Kusma, the Director of Marketing at Pertamina Patra Niaga, and Niaga, the Trading Operations Director at Pertamina Patra Niaga.