Gayus Tambunan & The Mafia

Mas Achmad Sentosa, a member of Task Force To Eradicate Court Mafia, established by the President, said on Saturday the team suspected that the the Gayus Tambunan case may not only implicate police and prosecutors, but could also Gayus’ lawyers and judges.

He said he came up with a conclusion after learning irregularities in the former tax officer case – starting from investigation until the issuance of a verdict, which let him free. “A clear indication is a move to unblock his (Gayus) bank account,” Achmad was quoted by Koran Tempo .

He said, since Gayus’ account was unblocked on Nov 22, 2009, up to Rp 28 billion has been withdrawn from Gayus account. The task force also detected the suspicious withdrawal of Rp 6.2 billion from Gayus account. Andi Kosasih, who previously claimed that the missing Rp24.5 billion in Gayus Account, was his money, failed to prove it. Andi has been been detained by the police. The task force learnt that Andi only got Rp 1.95 billion of the missing Rp 24.5 billion.

Late Sunday, Denny Indrayana, secretary of the task force, said at a press conference that the “independent team”, established by the police has discovered evidence of the presence of court and legal mafias in the Gayus Tambunan case. However, he declined to disclose.

Denny called on the tax office to strengthen internal control and work procedure system. The Gayus case shows the presence of tax mafias. It also indicates that the reformed in the tax office still long way to go.

The public is following the Gayus case with great enthusiasm. Will the police, the tax department, Attorney General act firmly in eradicating such mafia practices?

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Lagoon 500: Luxury yacht, not for research...

Fishermen are considered among the poorest of the society. Yet, the ministry of fishery purchased a "yacht" worth US$1.5 million arguably for "coral reef research".

Minister of fishery Fadel Muhammad said he has dropped the program of his predecessor Freddy Numberi, one of President SBY's trusted aides. "Lagoon 500 is just too luxury for research. Its cabin is unbelievably gorgeous," Fadel said. "This is really good for a voyage, but not me as a minister," Fadel cynically argued against the decision of his predecessor.

Media reports pointed to US$1.5 million purchasing price for Lagoon 500, way above its market price of US$850,000. The yacht arrived in Nongsa Port, Batam Island, in late January from France. Why Freddy Numberi purchased that? Who sold the "yacht" to the ministry? Corruption? Well, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is auditing the procurement. A friend said "this yacht is really good for research good looking girls who love coral reefs."

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Gayus et al

Gayus Hamonan Tambunan was "just" a "small guy" at Director General of Tax with US$1300/month salary but with US$3.04 million in his bank account after less than five years as "civil servant". How many people out there like Gayus, not only at Tax Office, but Finance Ministry, other ministries, National Police, Attorney General's Office and State institutions?

According to Tax Office, Gayus handled 51 tax cases since 2007, of which Tax Office loose the court battle over 40 cases. Well, it's a must for Tax Office to review the cases handled by Gayus, who knows the State could recover more from the big taxpayers.

Gayus salary of US$1300 per month is already way above the national average. Still, it's hard to imagine someone with that salary could buy a luxury house in Gading Park View, apartment in Cempaka Mas, and luxury cars.

Combined, Gayus might be "wealthier" than Hadi Poernomo, former director general of tax, who claimed he has Rp38.8 billion of assets.

A friend of mine had just purchased a big house in Jakarta from a tax officer with total value over US$250,000. "He was in a hurry to sell the house. I was lucky to pay half of the market price," the friend proudly informed about his "bargain house".

Other Gayuses worked smarter, let's say through "legal framework", such as amendment of tax laws or incentives (lower tax rate for companies with over 40% shares controlled by public)...Lots of companies enjoyed lower tax payment of hundreds of billion rupiah due to this tax incentive. Guess how many politicians enjoyed lot bigger than Gayus from helping companies get lower tax rate, saving hundreds of billion rupiah with few billion of rupiahs "investment" in politicians and their flashy campaigns?

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Tax Office Fires Rp25 Bln Taxman Gayus Tambunan

Directorate General for Taxation at the Finance Ministry on Friday finally decided to sack tax officer Gayus Tambunan, who has been accused for corrupting tax payers money worth Rp 25 billion (US$2.6 million).

Director for internal compliance and human resource transformation at the tax office, Bambang Basuki, told reporters that Gayus was sacked for breaching civil servant code of ethic and disciplinary. He said the dismissal letter is expected to be signed by the director general for taxation Muhammad Tjiptardjo next week.

Gayus case hit headlines over the past few weeks after former national police detective chief Susno Duadji disclosed to the public that some senior police officers have been suspected to have taken bribe of up to Rp 24.5 billion in return for dropping Gayus case. Susno discovered later that Gayus bank account, which was frozen earlier, has been unblocked. He suspected the money has been taken by some senior police officers.

Susno who was a public enemy number one six months ago for describing the ‘war’ between KPK (corruption eradication committee) and the police over Bank Century fiasco just like “gecko versus crocodile” has earned public support. However, his move has angered the police. Susno has been questioned by the police and could face libel.

Meanwhile, Gayus who “officially” earned Rp 12.5 million ($1,315) a month, has hit headlines. Gayus was reported to have a uxury house in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, worth over a billion rupiah and an apartment. Gayus was reported to have fled Singapore. Why Singapore?

Gayus case has drawn public interest, with some launching a “don’t pay tax campaign" through facebook and other social network, with a clear message to the tax office – “we won’t pay tax until you clean your house. We will pay tax only if you convince us that our money will be used to build schools, roads, etc, not to enrich those crooks.”

Detik.com reported that Gayus often represented tax office in a dispute with large tax payers. And, he often won.

Is Gayus case an isolated phenomenon? Is he alone?

Gayus bosses – both Tjiptardjo and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati – were certainly not happy with the case. The case emerges at the time the tax office intensifies campaign, encouraging the public to pay tax. The finance minister has also intensified reformed in her office, including the tax office. The Gayus case tells part of the results.

Hopefully, the case would trigger further reform within the ministry. (Roffie Kurniawan)

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Former PLN CEO named a suspect

Eddie Widiono, former CEO of state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), has been named a corruption suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Detik.com got a confirmation from KPK deputy chairman M. Jasin that Widiono has been named a suspect in an investigation of corruption at PLN's headquarter. KPK has yet to disclose the detail of the allegation. KPK had previously named Hariadi Sardono, PLN director for outside Java and Bali operations, a corruption suspect in a different case with loss to the State of Rp80 billion.

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The most corrupt? Certainly!

It's surely a slap in the face! But it's also a challenge! Political & Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) ranked Indonesia the most corrupt in Asia Pacific among 16 countries surveyed.

PERC surveyed 2174 executives in Asia, Australia, and US about corruption perception in 16 investment destinations in Asia Pacific. Indonesia, once again, is No. 1 in corruption. The irony is, Singapore, the favorite place to hide for Indonesian corruptors, is considered the "cleanest".

Corruption, collusion, and nepotism, in reality, enlarged since Soeharto's downfall. Corruption has decentralized along the regional autonomy, political parties, State institutions, etc.

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Former central bank governor leaves prison

Former governor of Bank Indonesia, Burhanuddin Abdullah, has been released from Sukamiskin prison in Bandung, West Java this morning after serving his jail sentence since October 2008 for graft.

"I'm fine and hopeful. Prison is a place where I got more friends. It's like a pesantren (Islamic boarding school). Now, I want to close the chapter and looking forward a promising future," Burhanuddin said.

The Corruption Court sentenced Burhanuddin to five years in jail for his role in the misuse of Rp100 billion funds at Bank Indonesia in 2004. Last year, the Jakarta High Court upheld the lower court's verdict and extended his imprisonment by six months. But the Supreme Court reduced his jail term to 3 years in August 2009.

Burhanuddin is the first central bank governor elected by the House of Representatives (DPR) through a voting process in 2003. His predecessors were mainly appointed by Presidents. Born in Garut, West Java, July 10, 1947, Burhanuddin graduated from Padjajaran University with bachelor of science in agriculture, and master in economics from Michigan State University. Then president Abdurrahman Wahid appointed him as coordinating minister for the economy in June 2001, but he served the job for few months because of impeachment of Wahid.

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Boven Digul regent named a suspect

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named Boven Digul regent Yusak Yaluwo a corruption suspect for abuse of Local Budget and Special Autonomy Funds for Papua.

Total funds allegedly embezzled is about Rp130 billion (US$14 million). Boven Digul has over 43,830 residents. The regency is located at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Boven Digul is home to oil palm plantation of Korindo.

What the Bupati (regent) did with the money? Well...He is known for his Gerakan Membangun Boven Digoel (Gerbang Bodi), a campaign to develop the regency. But lifestyle? Local media reported his wife was involved in illegal trading of alcohol.

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Former minister named corruption suspect

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Bachtiar Chamsyah, former minister for social affairs (2004-2009), as suspect in a corruption case. Bachtiar is the chairman of advisory board of United Development Party (PPP), a member of SBY-Boediono coalition.

KPK named Bachtiar a suspect for corruption allegation in the procurement of donation materials (cows) at the social affairs ministry. But Bachtiar, who was also cabinet member under Megawati administration, has yet to be detained. Bachtiar is a big supporter of SBY in PPP. He played crucial role in getting the party's support for SBY's candidacy last year when some leaders in the party prefer other candidates.

KPK has actually investigated Bachtiar's case since September 2007. The cows procurement project (beef was for distribution to the poor) was done without proper bidding.

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Budiarto Maliang detained

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has just detained Budiarto Maliang, former commissioner of PT Kimia Farma Trading and Distribution, a subsidiary of state-owned pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma (KAEF) Tbk. He is detained for an alleged corruption in a project to supply X-rays to eastern part of the country. 

According to Detik.com, KPK suspected Budiarto of embezzling Rp2.46 billion or about US$260,000 from the Rp18.05 billion project. KPK considered a State loss of Rp9.4 billion in the project. Budiarto is detained at Cipinang penitentiary.

Last year, KPK detained former health minister Achmad Sujudi, former KAEF CEO Gunawan Pranoto, and RY (director of PT Rifa Jaya Mulia) on alleged corruption in a Rp190 billion project where the State is believed to have lost Rp91.5 billion. 

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PGN director arrested

Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Djoko Pramono, director for general affairs at state-owned gas distribution and transmission company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGAS) Tbk. Djoko has been named a corruption suspect. PGN former CEO Washington MP Simanjuntak has also been detained for bribery and coercion of PGN contractor. 

PGAS told stock market authorities today that Djoko is a suspect in his capacity as former finance director of the company in the period of 2001-2006. The alleged bribery and coercion were committed in 2003 when Simanjuntak was the CEO of the company. PGN directors had allegedly coerced the company's contractors. They then used the funds to bribe legislators from the House Commission IX (finance) and House Commission VII (energy affairs) in relation to the company's initial public offering (IPO).

Legislators mentioned are Hamka Yamdhu (Golkar), Agusman Effendy (Golkar), Azwir Dainy Tara (Golkar), and Farida Abidin.

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Susno on Lila Gondokusumo

Susno Duadji, former chief detective at National Police, admitted he met Boedi Sampoerna, the largest depositor at the troubled Bank Century, once, but that was due to an incident on Lila Gondokusumo. Boedi, according to Susno, asked police to release Lila, a former executive at Century.

"That time, he (Boedi) asked the beautiful detainee named Lila to be released," Susno told the House of Representatives' special committee to investigate Century case. Lila reportedly succeeded in having Boedi deposited huge amount of funds in Century.

"Even his son (Boedi's son) was there, he was furious and asked Lila to be released as well. But I rejected," Susno continued. Unfortunately, Susno didn't explain why Boedi and his son asked that or what kind of relationship they have with Lila.

Early last year, Susno actually disclosed about a steamy issue when he told legislators that "one of Century's depositors willing to loss Rp1 trillion as long as the police could release Lila from prison. The depositor said, if police agree, he won't chasing his Rp1 trillion funds at Century-related Antaboga scheme."

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Surprises from Susno Duadji examination?

Susno Duadji, the controversial former chief detective at National Police, promised a full disclosure in his first inquiry with the House of Representatives' investigation team on the Bank Century case today. He is summoned to clarify his relationship with Century's former owner, Robert Tantular, and one of the bank's largest depositors, Boedi Sampoerna. Online publications reported Susno has just published two books. One about himself in the eyes of journalists, and the other one on his review of Criminal Code.

So, this, hopefully, become a scene of "Sherlock Holmes on Sherlock Holmes". Susno will be asked about his role in the whole Century saga. He admitted yesterday that he arrested Tantular upon the order of then VP Jusuf Kalla, not based on the report filed by Bank Indonesia.

Susno is considered knowledgeable about Sampoerna's funds in Century, reportedly over US$200 million. Susno is also implicated in the allegation about US$1 million fees for his "help" to clarify the legal status of Boedi Sampoerna's US$18 million funds.

What the legislators will ask to Susno? Well, one of the legislators told Kompas.com that he would ask Susno's knowledge about why Sampoerna put over US$200 million in a relatively small bank with total assets less than US$1.5 billion?

Susno triggered a controversy when he appeared as a witness during the trial of former KPK Antasari Azhar. A bigger controversy is clearly his famous metaphor of "Cicak (gecko) vs Buaya (Crocodile)" in the war between Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and National Police behind the alleged fabrication efforts to frame two KPK deputy chairmen Chandra M. Hamzah and Bibit Samad Rianto with bribery.

What Susno said about Robert Tantular?

"He embezzled Rp1.29 trillion from Century's depositors," Susno said.

Where Tantular puts the money?

"In Jersey, we found US$16.5 million, in Cuba US$14.8 million, Bermuda US$7.227 million, Switzerland US$220 million, and in UK under his wife's name US$872,000 and US$55,000. We also found in British Virgin Island and Cayman Island," Susno said.

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Hotel Prodeo

Hotel Prodeo (cost free hotel) is the term used by Indonesians for prison. This terminology is correct for thieves who had no place to stay and no food to eat when they were sentenced. The term was correct few decades ago when prison was just a prison. These days, criminals have to pay US$10,000 per annum to get a decent cell with a fan. How much someone pays for a 5-star hotel with full air condition?

Detik.com quoted the wife of an inmate saying her family paid Rp100 million to the prison's officers to get a "private room with fan only". Interestingly, "we paid Rp50 million in advance. But the officers allowed us to pay in monthly installment for the remaining Rp50 million."

So, the tariff for such room in Cipinang penitentiary is about Rp270,000 per night, similar to the rate of 3-star hotels in Jakarta (but with full air conditioning, nice bathroom, etc).

"Initially I rejected to pay. But after I saw my husband stayed one night with thieves, bandits, killers, I decided to pay. I just can't stand to see my husband living such a life," the lady told Detik.com.

In Salemba prison, Jakarta, someone paid Rp30 million per annum to get 3-star facility, but you have to share the room with 5-10 inmates. "We got TV, fan, dispenser, and magic jar (for rice cooking)," one former inmate told SCTV.

For inmates who want to having sex with their wife, Cipinang prison provides "special room" with tariff of Rp500,000 per hour (US$60).

How much Artalyta Suryani paid for her "5-star private room" at Cipinang? "I bet, it's over Rp5 billion per annum," one politician commented. Artalyta has been removed to Tanggerang prison this week on public outrage of such special privilege. Now, imagine how much you have to pay to walk free out of Indonesia? Where all these money went? Did the prison bosses put in their own pockets or they shared to their bosses, higher up?

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Artalyta removed to the real prison

Convicted businesswoman Artalyta Suryani has been removed from his "luxury cell" in Pondok Bambu prison in Jakarta to Tangerang Penitentiary tonight along with two other "star prisoners", Limarita and Darmawati Dareho, following public outrage on the finding from the Presidential judicial corruption task force's surprised inspection in a number of penitentiaries on Sunday.

There is no information available about the "quality" of the new cell for Artalyta, sentenced to five years jail in July 2008 for bribing prosecutor Urip Tri Gunawan US$660,000. Urip, who led an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Bank Indonesia liquidity support funds (BLBI) involving tycoons Sjamsul Nursalim and Anthony Salim, has also been sentenced in the case.

Artalyta, according to the judges, asked Urip to give the summons letter for Sjamsul to her, so that Sjamsul would avoid questioning at the Attorney General's Office (AGO). Sjamsul reportedly lives in Singapore or Shanghai, China. His family controls PT Gajah Tunggal (GJTL) Tbk and Giti Tire (China).

Will Artalyta try to get another special privilege in Tangerang?

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KPK detains Anggodo Widjojo

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has finally detained Anggodo Widjojo, brother of fugitive businessman Anggoro Widjojo, after being named as suspect in a corruption case. Anggodo will be sent to Cipinang penitentiary in Jakarta. Anggodo is accused of his role in attempts to bribe KPK leaders and hinder its investigation into a graft case at the Forestry Ministry.

Anggodo captured public attention after the Constitutional Court presented a recording unveiling his "cooperation" with high-ranking officials, including from National Police and Attorney General's Office, in an alleged attempt to frame KPK leaders Bibit Samad Rianto and Chandra M. Hamzah.

KPK suspected Anggodo have violated three articles of Anti-Corruption Law: Article 21 (hinder a corruption investigation), Article 15, and Article 53. He could face a maximum life sentence.

Anggodo is the younger brother of Anggoro, CEO of PT Masaro Radiokom, who was allegedly involved in a Rp5.1 billion bribery case. Anggoro is believed to live in Singapore. PT Masaro Radiokom is the main distributor for Motorola Inc in Indonesia. The company supplied communication equipments to various government agencies, including forestry ministry and law/human rights ministry.

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Crocodile Dumbee (2)

Crocodile Dumbee Force considers a lawsuit against Constitutional Court (MK) for the "broadcasting" of wiretapped conversation between crocodiles, Komodo, and some tamers.

Crocodile Dumbee said "the broadcasting hurts." What the zoo's visitors said, "that's the dumbest thing to do." 

Crocodile Dumbee II also said "The Gecko didn't pursue the prosecution on MSK because he is a close friend of CH, they have emotional relationship. MSK was the witness in the wedding of CH with the daughter of respected figure N." N's wife protested and strongly denied because "MSK was not even invited for the wedding." The zoo's visitors said, "that's completely bullshit. The crocodile dumbee should apologize."

Crocodile Dumbee III said "I swear to God, I never took Rp10 billion. I asked God, please take my life now if I really took the money. The wiretapped conversation was a trap to the gecko. I knew my cell was wiretapped, because I did a counter intelligence." The spectators said "that's dangerous. So, you designed the plot to incriminate the geckos."

King Kong said "the wiretapped conversation also hurts me, because my name was mentioned several times by the tamers, as if I supported the crocodiles. So I ordered Crocodile Dumbee to investigate the defamation."

King Kong said "it's me who asked Crocodile Dumbee to suspend Dumbee III." Spectators said, "But looks like Dumbee III is still in charge. So, we're afraid that the crocodiles are not afraid of you."

King Kong said "really? I'm surprised. Let me establish A TEAM to investigate why the crocodiles don't really follow my instructions."

Spectators asked "why not replacing the Dumbees?" Komodo said, "I will do so, but depending on how many mails would support that. I have established A TEAM to prepare A TEAM to work on Post Office Box 4999. If you guys have complaints about the crocodiles, send letters to POBOX 4999."

Why 4999? "That's my birthday. You know, I love my self so much. I wish next year I got more postcards with my beautiful pictures and expressing their support for 2014 election. I will not run, but I'm expecting them to support Queen Kong." 

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My enemy's enemy

It is a general belief that legislators hate Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) because some of their friends have been jailed, prosecuted, and wiretapped. In the past few months, we have seen open wars between KPK and police/attorney general's office (AGO). 

Last night's hearing between House Commission III and National Police leaders was not more than a meeting of two friends. The friend in need went into tears, telling friends that "I didn't do it. I swear to God. I never took the bribery..hiks..hiks..." The friends started to console him...and BIG SMILE...They loudly said in chorus...LET'S FIGHT BACK!

It reminds me of the below story from Republic of Idiotidols, where crocodiles and Komodo joined forces to fight Lizard Citizens.

They are a stronger group now: 50 + 50. "You are crocodile, right? And, we're Komodo. Don't let one single lizard alive," one member of the group said.

"How many of them?" another member asked. "About one thousand," the other replied. "That's not enough for all of us," others started to complain. 

"When will we get them?" "Tomorrow. It's already 3AM in the morning. Let's get some sleep, and let these lizards have their good sleep. According to the veterinarians, lizards with good sleep will have better meat."

"BTW, do we need back-ups from the King Kong?" one Komodo asked. "Oh, C'mon, King Kong is just too busy brushing his hair, check his cheek in the mirror, and serving the powerful Queen Kong," a sleepy crocodile replied.

So they decided to go to bed. When they're about to get their meals, they realize that the number of lizards have skyrocketed to millions. 

"Do you think we could win?" one crocodile asked to a hungry Komodo.

"Check out whether Britain succeeded in subsidizing any government that would oppose Napoleon? Did Nixon's alliance with Mao's China manage to weaken Soviet Union?"

The problem with the lizard group, some lizards have been trained by the crocodile group to be their informant or do some counter-intelligence operation.  (Haryanto Suharman & Yosef Ardi)

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Ka'ban denied police allegations, who's lying?

Former forestry minister MS Ka'ban (2004-2009) denied allegations that he took Rp17 billion bribery in relation to the investigation on PT Masaro Radiokom (owned by Anggoro Widjojo) scandal. He also denied the police's theory about his close relationship with suspended KPK leader Chandra M. Hamzah.

Police Chief Bambang Hendarso Danuri mentioned at least twice yesterday about MS Kaban and Chandra M. Hamzah. First, he informed Team 8, established by President SBY about the flow of funds to MS Ka'ban. Second, he indirectly confirmed about that in a hearing with House Commission III. 

MetroTV interviewed Ka'ban saying "I never received Rp17 billion, and I don't know Chandra M Hamzah."

Ka'ban was a big supporter of SBY-Boediono. He declared the Pro SBY Movement (GPS) which campaigned for SBY-Boediono in the presidential election. Ka'ban is still the chairman of Crescent Star Party (PBB), which failed to get parliamentary seat.

In an effort to strengthen the Ka'ban-Chandra "conspiracy", police then mentioned the relationship between Ka'ban and Chandra where Ka'ban was the witness for Chandra's wedding with Nadia, daughter of the late respected Moslem leader Nurcholis Madjid (Cak Nur). 

But Ka'ban denied that. Worse, Nurcholis' wife Omi Komaria denied and condemned police chief Hendarso. She said Ka'ban was not even invited for the wedding ceremony. "I'm so sad learning the statement from Police Chief about the late Cak Nur and Nadia," Omi said.

Chandra's lawyer also deplored Police statement on the issue. Kompas.com published an article titled "Police Chief is alleged of spreading gossip."

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The tale of MK & Success Team

National Police Chief Bambang Hendarso Danuri disclosed to legislators at House Commission III hearing last night that someone identified as MK, a public figure and close friend of CH, received Rp17 billion (slightly below US$2 million) from those implicated in Masaro Radiokom bribery scandal.

The Police Chief declined to disclose the full name of MK. PDI-P legislator Gayus Lumbuun asked whether MK is MS Ka'ban, former forestry minister. "Something like that," Hendarso replied. MS Ka'ban was forestry minister, while the bribery scandal implicated legislators from various parties. Masaro was a supplier of radio communication system to forestry ministry. 

MS Ka'ban, according to media reports, was the one who declared Gerakan Pro SBY or Pro SBY Movement, which "voluntarily" campaigned for SBY-Boediono in July 8 election. Nobody knows, if it is true that MK who received Rp17 billion is the same guy we're talking about, how he spent the money. Neither we knew how Gerakan Pro SBY funded its operations nationwide during the campaign. No information provided about the relations between MK mentioned by police and Gerakan Pro SBY.

But as a friend said "being an active member of success team of one president candidate doesn't guarantee a seat in cabinet nor freedom from corruption prosecution. It's just your bad luck, you bet on someone, you think you win because he won, but you get caught for raised funds illegally."

"Even if you got the funds from bribery and spent all of them in the success team, it is not a guarantee that you'll be protected. You might get that temporarily, but as soon as you're not in the inner circle, not in a regular contact with the winner, you're alone, and that's the risk you should have calculated right from the beginning," another friend said.

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