Pertamina Corruption Fugitive ‍Riza Chalid Remains on Wanted List, Suspected Abroad

Jakarta – Riza Chalid, a key figure in the ongoing‌ Pertamina crude oil corruption case, remains on the wanted list,⁢ with authorities suspecting his whereabouts are outside Indonesia. qohar,speaking‌ from the Attorney General’s⁣ Office (AGO) Special Crimes Building⁢ in Jakarta on Thursday,July 10,2025,confirmed that‍ Riza Chalid ​is the beneficial owner of PT Orbit Terminal Merak (OTM).

Efforts to Locate Riza Chalid Underway

Investigators have issued three consecutive summons to Riza Chalid, but he has⁤ not appeared. “Based on information, the person in⁢ question is not residing in the country,” Qohar stated during a press conference.

Initial intelligence suggested Riza Chalid might be in Singapore.⁤ In response, the ⁤AGO has been‍ coordinating with the Indonesian Attorney General’s representative in Singapore. “So, we are taking these steps to ‌find and bring‌ the person in question back,” Qohar ​added, underscoring the seriousness ⁤of the investigation.

Riza Chalid Faces multiple Charges

Riza Chalid is one of nine new⁢ suspects identified in the pertamina crude‌ oil corruption scandal.The charges against these suspects are substantial, encompassing Article 2⁢ Paragraph 1 or Article 3 in conjunction with Article 18 of the Corruption ‌Eradication Law, as well as Article 55 paragraph 1 Point ⁤1 ‍of the Criminal Code. These articles carry severe penalties, reflecting the gravity of the alleged corruption.The investigation into the Pertamina case continues to be a priority for the AGO, with efforts focused on bringing all implicated individuals to⁣ justice.

Hanin Marwah contributed ⁢to the‌ writing of this article.

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