Indonesian prosecutors have arrested three senior executives from subsidiaries of the state-owned energy giant, Pertamina, in a high-profile corruption case. The arrests, announced by the attorney general's office late on Monday, are linked to charges of corruption involving oil imports that purportedly cost the state $12 billion. The individuals taken into custody are Riva Siahaan, CEO of Pertamina Patra Niaga; Yoki Firnandi, CEO of Pertamina International Shipping; and Sani Dinar Saifuddin, a director at Kilang Pertamina Internasional.
The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation spearheaded by the attorney general's office. Abdul Qohar, director of special crimes at the attorney general's office, confirmed the detention of these executives. This development marks a significant step in Indonesia's efforts to tackle corruption within its state-run enterprises.
Pertamina, a cornerstone of Indonesia's energy sector, manages several subsidiaries, including Pertamina Patra Niaga, Pertamina International Shipping, and Kilang Pertamina Internasional. The three executives arrested are alleged to have engaged in corrupt practices that resulted in substantial financial losses for the state through illicit oil import activities.
The investigation has cast a spotlight on transparency and governance issues within state-run companies. The gravity of the charges has prompted calls for stringent reforms to prevent such incidents in the future.
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