Investigators seize three containers of documents in Rp4.4 billion corruption probe
The Kepri High Prosecutor’s Office (Kejati Kepri) has raided a Batam-based shipping service company in connection with alleged corruption in non-tax state revenues (PNBP), marking the third major case in the city’s port sector.
Third Major Port Revenue Case
On September 29, 2025, prosecutors searched the office of PT Bias Delta Pratama (BDP) in Batu Ampar, Batam. The operation was carried out under a court-issued warrant following the company’s repeated refusal to hand over key financial records. Investigators seized three containers of documents covering the period 2015–2021.
Kejati Kepri’s Special Crimes Section Head, Yongki Arvius, confirmed the case involves alleged corruption in the management of pilotage and tugboat fees at Batam ports. This is the third such case handled by prosecutors, with two earlier cases already concluded in court, resulting in criminal fines totaling Rp7 billion.
Rp4.4 Billion State Losses
Preliminary findings estimate state losses at Rp4.4 billion (S$352,000). Yongki explained that the strongest evidence of irregularities lies between 2015 and 2018, when documents indicate significant discrepancies in revenue reporting. “Our target is simple: recover state losses and ensure justice for the public,” he said.
Non-Cooperation Prompted the Raid
Prosecutors stressed that the raid became necessary after PT BDP repeatedly failed to provide requested documents. “The company was not cooperative, so we had to seize the records directly to speed up the investigation,” Yongki added.
The confiscated records are now being sorted and analyzed to match with witness statements. Kejati Kepri has already questioned 25 witnesses, including officials from Batam’s Port Authority (Kesyahbandaran), BP Batam, company representatives, and independent experts.
Background of the PNBP Port Scandal
The Batam port corruption scandal dates back to a 2013 cooperation agreement between BP Batam and PT Pelayaran Kurnia Samudra. The deal allowed companies to manage port services without transferring the required 5 percent of revenues to the state, undermining port governance.
Earlier convictions included Syahrul, director of PT Pelayaran Kurnia Samudra; Allan Roy Gemma, director of PT Gema Samudera Sarana; and two former Batam port officials, Hari Setyo Budi and Heri Kafianto. The ongoing probe into PT BDP is expected to uncover further accountability.
Next Steps: Naming Suspects Soon
Assistant prosecutor Aji Satrio Prakoso confirmed no suspects have been officially named yet but indicated this will happen soon. “We have secured substantial evidence and will determine suspects shortly,” he said.
The raid on PT BDP underscores Kepri prosecutors’ intensified efforts to address systemic corruption in Batam’s port revenues. With two earlier cases already finalized and a third now under investigation, authorities aim to recover losses, strengthen governance, and restore public trust in one of Indonesia’s busiest maritime gateways. For Singaporeans and regional stakeholders, the case highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring transparency and accountability in the cross-border maritime economy.
Sources: ANTARA News (2025) , Detikcom (2025)
Keywords: Kejati Kepri, Corruption Case, Batam Port, PNBP Probe, State Revenue, Prosecutors Investigation
