Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed in Indonesia over US$17 billion state loss

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 27, 2026 at 04:23 AM

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An Indonesian court has sentenced nine individuals, including two former CEOs of Pertamina subsidiaries, to prison for corruption. The case, involving illegal fuel terminal leasing and crude oil imports, resulted in an estimated US$17 billion loss to the state. The Central Jakarta Court delivered the verdicts, sentencing the defendants to prison terms ranging from nine to fifteen years. This case is considered one of the largest corruption trials initiated under President Prabowo Subianto's administration, who has pledged to combat corruption. Yoki Firnandi, former CEO of Pertamina International Shipping, and Riva Siahaan, former CEO of Pertamina Patra Niaga, each received nine-year sentences.

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Sani Dinar Saifuddin 40% Agus Purwono 40% Pertamina International Shipping 60% Central Jakarta Court 60% Pertamina Patra Niaga 60% Riva Siahaan 70% Prabowo Subianto 70% Yoki Firnandi ×270% Indonesia 80% Pertamina ×390%

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corruption 100% pertamina 90% state losses 80% indonesia 70% illegal imports 60% fuel terminal 60% court 50% prabowo subianto 50% jail 40%

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