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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