Purbaya Investigates Customs Director General Bribery Allegations Amid Prabowo’s Directive to Replace Incompetent Officials

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern directive to the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, explicitly calling for the immediate removal of any customs officials implicated in corruption or professional incompetence. The mandate, delivered to the Head of the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, underscores a growing administrative push to … Read more

KPK Customs Corruption Scandal: Heri Black and PT Blueray Under Investigation

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has intensified its crackdown on import-related corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, executing a targeted raid on the residence of a prominent Semarang-based businessman. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, marks a significant escalation in the agency’s efforts to dismantle networks that facilitate illegal import … Read more

Daughter of Gus Dur & Student Leader Support Activists in Pati Court Ruling

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Gus Dur’s Daughter, Student Leader Back Pati Activists at Trial

Pati, Indonesia – A recent court hearing in Pati, Central Java, drew attention not only for the verdict delivered but also for the high-profile figures who attended in a present of solidarity. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Putri Inayah Wahid, daughter of former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), and Tiyo Adrianto, Chairman of the … Read more

Prosecutor Scolds Witness in Chromebook Case: No Need to Smile

: Analysis of Source Material Core Topic: This article reports on a court hearing related to a corruption case involving the procurement of Chromebooks⁢ and Chrome⁤ Device ⁢Management (CDM) by the Indonesian ⁣ministry of Education,Culture,Research,and Technology (Kemendikbudristek). It details⁤ a moment in the trial where a prosecution witness was reprimanded for inappropriate behavior ⁢(smirking) during … Read more

Chromebook Case Witness Admits $7,000 Payment After Leaving Post

A sweeping corruption‍ case involving the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology ⁢(Kemendikbudristek) has come to light, with allegations ‍of over 2.1 trillion⁤ Rupiah in state financial losses. The case centers around the digitalization of education programs spanning from 2019 to 2022. Recent court proceedings revealed that several individuals allegedly benefited from the … Read more