An Indonesian court found a former chief executive and two ex-officials of a unit of state energy company Pertamina guilty Thursday in a major corruption case that prosecutors say caused $17 billion in state losses.
Pertamina Corruption Case: Guilty Verdicts
The case centers on alleged illegal leasing of a fuel terminal and illegal imports of crude oil, among other offenses. It is one of the largest corruption cases launched under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, who has vowed to eradicate corruption.
Nine defendants are involved in the case, with verdicts for six remaining to be delivered.
Former Pertamina Patra Niaga chief executive Riva Siahaan was sentenced to nine years in jail. The two other former officials received prison terms of nine and 10 years, respectively.
The alleged offenses occurred between 2018 and 2023. Prosecutors had initially sought jail sentences ranging from 14 to 18 years for the defendants.
The remaining defendants include Yoki Firnandi, a former chief executive of Pertamina International Shipping, and Muhamad Kerry Adrianto Riza, a beneficial owner of a fuel terminal leased by Pertamina. Both have pleaded not guilty, according to local media reports.
Siahaan’s lawyer, Luhut Pangaribuan, expressed disappointment with Thursday’s ruling, stating his client had rejected the graft charges.
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