An international manhunt is underway for Indonesian businessman Riza Chalid, who is wanted in connection with a substantial corruption case involving the state-owned oil company, PT Pertamina. Indonesian authorities have issued a Red Notice through Interpol, signaling to 196 member countries the need to locate and preliminarily arrest Chalid pending potential extradition [[1]]. The search intensifies as Chalid remains at large despite efforts, including passport revocation, following his naming as a suspect in July 2025.
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
An international arrest warrant, known as a Red Notice, has been issued by Interpol for Mohammad Riza Chalid, a businessman wanted in connection with a major oil industry corruption case.
A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and temporarily arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.
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Indonesian National Police have stated that Riza Chalid, a suspect in the “oil mafia” case since July 2025, is currently believed to be in a country that is a member of Interpol.
“We can confirm that the subject, MRC, is not located in Lyon, France, but is in one of the member countries of Interpol,” said Brig. Gen. Pol. Amur Chandra, Head of Interpol Affairs at the Indonesian National Police, during a press conference in Jakarta on Sunday, February 1.
Lyon is the location of Interpol’s headquarters.
“Interpol has 196 member countries, and we have identified a potential location for Riza Chalid within one of those countries,” Chandra stated.
Chandra said that the arrest operation is underway, but declined to provide specific details. “We are actively working on the arrest and coordinating efforts, and providing updates as available. We are responding to the Red Notice,” he emphasized.
Riza Chalid is a suspect in a corruption case involving the management of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina (Persero), its subsidiaries, and Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) from 2018 to 2023.
The Attorney General’s Office announced his suspect status in July 2025, and he has remained at large since then. The case underscores the challenges Indonesian authorities face in prosecuting high-profile corruption cases.
In the same month his suspect status was announced, the Immigration Ministry also revoked Riza Chalid’s passport.
Despite these efforts, the Attorney General’s Office has been unable to question or prosecute him. Meanwhile, his son, M Kerry Adrianto Riza, and other suspects have been brought to trial as defendants.
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