ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – State prosecutors have demanded prison sentences ranging from 14 to 18 years for nine defendants in a major corruption case involving crude oil governance and refinery products at PT Pertamina.
The charges were presented during hearings at the Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday, 13 February 2026.
According to a statement released by the Legal Information Center of the Attorney General’s Office, prosecutors emphasized that the objective of the prosecution is not only to impose imprisonment but also to restore state financial and economic losses.
“This is not merely about sending people to prison, but about recovering state financial and economic losses,” prosecutors said in the official release.
18-Year Sentence Sought for Muhammad Kerry Ardianto Riza
Among the nine defendants, prosecutors are seeking the heaviest sentence — 18 years’ imprisonment — for Muhammad Kerry Ardianto Riza, the son of businessman Muhammad Riza Chalid.
In addition to the prison term, prosecutors are demanding:
– A fine of IDR 1 billion (approximately US$59,400)
– Restitution totaling IDR 13.4 trillion (approximately US$796 million)
The restitution claim consists of:
– IDR 2.9 trillion (approximately US$172 million) in losses related to fuel terminal leasing
– IDR 10.5 trillion (approximately US$624 million) in alleged broader economic losses to the state
Prosecutors argued that the IDR 10.5 trillion economic-loss component reflects the widespread public impact of the misconduct, including higher diesel and fuel purchase costs borne by consumers.
Other Defendants Face 14–16 Years
The remaining eight defendants face prison terms ranging from 14 to 16 years, along with fines of IDR 1 billion (approximately US$59,400) each.
Most are also required to pay restitution of IDR 5 billion (approximately US$297,000), while some face significantly higher replacement payments depending on their alleged involvement.
Full List of Prosecutors’ Demands
1. Muhammad Kerry Ardianto Riza
18 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 13.4 trillion (≈ US$796 million) restitution
IDR 2.9 trillion (≈ US$172 million) terminal lease losses
IDR 10.5 trillion (≈ US$624 million) economic losses
2. Agus Purwono
14 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 5 billion (≈ US$297,000) restitution
3. Yoki Firnandi
14 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 5 billion (≈ US$297,000) restitution
4. Sani Dinar Saifuddin
14 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 5 billion (≈ US$297,000) restitution
5. Gading Ramadhan Joedo
16 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 1.17 trillion (≈ US$69.5 million) restitution
6. Dimas Werhaspati
16 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 1 trillion (≈ US$59.4 million) and US$11 million restitution
7. Riva Siahaan
14 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 5 billion (≈ US$297,000) restitution
8. Edward Corne
14 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 5 billion (≈ US$297,000) restitution
9. Maya Kusmaya
14 years’ imprisonment
IDR 1 billion (≈ US$59,400) fine
IDR 5 billion (≈ US$297,000) restitution
Systemic Misconduct Across the Oil Governance Chain
The case covers alleged irregularities across the upstream and downstream oil sectors, divided into several clusters: Crude oil procurement, Fuel imports, Vessel chartering, Fuel terminal leasing.
Court proceedings revealed alleged collusion between the defendants and officials within PT Pertamina during vessel transportation rentals and fuel storage leasing arrangements.
Through these sentencing demands, the state aims to optimize asset recovery once the ruling becomes legally binding (inkracht), in an effort to mitigate the broader economic damage caused by the unlawful acts.
With restitution claims nearing US$800 million for the primary defendant alone, the case stands as one of the largest corruption prosecutions in Indonesia’s energy sector history. (AT Network)
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