Indonesian Lawmakers Call for Investigation into PT Pertamina Corruption Allegations from 2018-2023 Amid Arrests of Five Executives

Indonesian lawmakers and watchdog organizations are calling for a thorough investigation into alleged corruption related to the management of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina. Rudianto Lallo, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives' Commission III, urged law enforcement agencies to avoid sensationalism in addressing the case. The Indonesian Attorney General's Office has already arrested five executives from Pertamina's subsidiaries, indicating serious concerns regarding governance from 2018 to 2023. The Komisi Kejaksaan (Judicial Commission) emphasized that the investigation should not be interpreted as an attempt to undermine PT Pertamina. Additionally, economic analysts have pointed to a potential scheme involving reduced refinery production to justify increased oil imports, raising further questions about the company's practices. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has also opened the possibility of questioning Febri Diansyah in connection with a separate money laundering case involving a former minister.