JAKARTA, Legal Literacy – The Corruption Criminal Court (Tipikor) Central Jakarta District Court sentenced prison terms of 9 to 13 years to five defendants who were involved in the crude oil governance corruption case which caused state losses of trillions of rupiah. The panel of judges stated that the five were proven legally and convincingly guilty of committing corruption jointly in a trial that took place on Friday, February 27, 2026. This decision is part of the handling of a major case of crude oil and Pertamina refinery product corruption which since 2024–2025 has emerged as one of the biggest corruption scandals in the energy sector in Indonesia.

9–13 Years Imprisonment

The presiding judge Fajar Kusuma Aji delivered the verdict containing the sentences for the five defendants, including a fine of IDR 1 billion which must be paid within one month from the date the decision has permanent legal force or can be replaced with 190 days in prison. The punishment is adjusted to the role and involvement of each defendant in practices that harm the state.

The following are the details of the sentences imposed:

  1. Sani Dinar Saifuddin — former Director of Feedstock and Product Optimization of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional — was sentenced to 9 years in prison and a fine of IDR 1 billion.

  2. Yoki Firnandi — former President Director of PT Pertamina International Shipping — was sentenced to 9 years in prison and a fine of IDR 1 billion.

  3. Agus Purwono — former VP of Feedstock Management of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional — was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of IDR 1 billion.

  4. Dimas Werhaspati — Commissioners of PT Navigator Khatulistiwa & PT Jenggala Maritim — sentenced 13 years in prison and a fine of IDR 1 billion.

  5. Gading Ramadhan Joedo — Commissioners of PT Jenggala Maritim & President Director of PT Orbit Terminal Merak — sentenced 13 years in prison and a fine of IDR 1 billion.

The panel of judges considered several aggravating factors, including that the defendant's actions were deemed not to support the government's efforts in eradicating corruption. Conversely, mitigating considerations included the defendant's cooperative attitude during the trial, having no prior convictions, and having dependents.

Context of “Crude Oil Corruption” and State Losses

This case is part of a broader crude oil governance case within PT Pertamina Subholding and Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) for the period 2018–2023. The public prosecutor in his indictment stated that corrupt practices in obtaining refinery product import contracts, fuel oil, and setting non-subsidized diesel prices caused state losses to reach approximately IDR 285 trillion—a figure calculated to include state financial losses and economic losses due to price maneuvers and inefficient importers.

This case is among the most significant in handling corruption in Indonesia's energy sector in recent years. The enormous state losses have attracted public and parliamentary attention, especially as it involves high-ranking SOE officials and major private contractors.

In February 2025, the Attorney General's Office announced that the amount of state losses had been revised after expert calculations, with the figure reaching more than IDR 285 trillion, including state financial and economic losses. In the development of the case, nine other defendants, including former President Director of Pertamina Patra Niaga Riva Siahaan and the son of oil conglomerate Kerry Adrianto Riza, have undergone trial processes related to this case.

The verdict against these five defendants adds to the series of convictions in the major crude oil corruption case. The judge in the trial also reminded that the defendant has the right to file a legal appeal within the time period stipulated by law if not satisfied with the verdict.

This decision further clarifies the commitment of the judiciary to take firm action against high-level corruption practices in strategic sectors, while also reinforcing the signal to public officials and entrepreneurs that manipulation in the management of crude oil and refinery products will be thoroughly processed in court.

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