3 Major Corruption Scandals of 2024 Handled by the Attorney General, from Tin Mega-Corruption to Tom Lembong

Kapanlagi.com - Throughout 2024, the Attorney General (Kejagung) recorded outstanding achievements by uncovering a series of major corruption cases that harmed the state with staggering amounts. These various scandals involve well-known names, high-ranking officials, and private companies suspected of being involved in illegal practices.

Among the cases that managed to create a public uproar, there is the mega-corruption in tin that cost the state up to Rp300 trillion, and the bribery scandal in the decision of Ronald Tannur that highlighted judicial mafia practices. Not to be overlooked, the alleged corruption in sugar imports that implicated former Minister of Trade, Tom Lembong, also drew attention.

Here is a summary of the three major corruption cases that shook society throughout 2024, as summarized by Kapanlagi.com on Tuesday (31/12).

1. Mega Corruption in Tin: Loss of Rp300 Trillion

The corruption case involving the tin commodity trading at PT Timah Tbk has emerged as one of the largest scandals revealed by the Attorney General's Office, with allegations of irregularities occurring from 2015 to 2022.

In this scandal, 23 individuals, ranging from high-ranking officials to entrepreneurs, are involved, with a staggering state loss amounting to Rp300 trillion. The losses come from various sources, including Rp2.28 trillion due to tin processing cooperation, Rp26.65 trillion from illegal tin ore transactions, and Rp271.1 trillion due to environmental damage.

Several well-known names, such as the husband of artist Sandra Dewi, Harvey Moeis, and the Director General of Mineral and Coal, Bambang Gatot Ariyono, have also been caught up in this case. Although some suspects have received heavy sentences, investigations continue to uncover more involvement in this shocking scandal.

2. Bribery of Judges in the Ronald Tannur Case

The bribery case involving the acquittal of Ronald Tannur has uncovered a major scandal that has shaken the Indonesian judicial system. Initially, Ronald, who was accused of murdering his girlfriend, was declared free, but later received a five-year prison sentence after the Attorney General intervened.

Investigations revealed that three judges involved in his acquittal—Erintuah Damanik, Heru Hanindyo, and Mangapul—had received billions of rupiah in bribes from Ronald's lawyer, Lisa Rahmat.

Not only that, former Supreme Court official, Zarof Ricar, was also involved as a case broker, while Ronald's mother, Meirizka Widjaja, was named a suspect for financing this corrupt practice.

This scandal not only tarnishes the face of the judiciary but also unveils the dark veil of bribery practices that undermine legal integrity in Indonesia.

3. Sugar Import Case and Tom Lembong

The sugar import case involving former Minister of Trade, Tom Lembong, captured public attention from 2015 to 2023. This corruption allegation began with the issuance of import permits for raw crystal sugar (GKM) that were converted into white crystal sugar (GKP) without following the proper procedures.

Together with several other suspects, including officials from PT Perusahaan Perdagangan Indonesia (PPI), Tom Lembong is alleged to have been involved in illegal collaboration with eight private companies, resulting in a spike in sugar prices and state losses amounting to Rp400 billion.

Although Tom Lembong denies all accusations and has filed a pretrial lawsuit that was rejected by the South Jakarta District Court, the Attorney General's Office continues to develop this investigation to uncover the flow of funds and other parties who may be involved in this scandal.

4. What are the biggest corruption cases revealed by the Attorney General's Office in 2024?

The mega-corruption case that is shaking this country is heating up with the revelation of former Minister of Trade, Tom Lembong's involvement in the bribery scandal of judges related to the decision of Ronald Tannur and the issue of sugar imports.

5. What is the state loss due to tin corruption?

The estimated loss reaching Rp300 trillion reflects a very serious impact, including severe environmental damage, detrimental illegal cooperation practices, and illegal transactions of tin ore payments.

6. Who is involved in the Ronald Tannur judge bribery case?

In a case that has shaken the legal world, three judges, lawyer Lisa Rahmat, and Ronald's biological mother, Meirizka Widjaja, are now under scrutiny as suspects.

7. Why has Tom Lembong been named a suspect?

Tom Lembong is currently in the spotlight after allegations of his involvement in the illegal import of raw crystal sugar, which is suspected to have caused state losses of up to Rp400 billion.

(kpl/rmt)