Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency has revealed that the head of the Banjarmasin Madya Tax Office, Mulyono, simultaneously held positions as a commissioner in twelve different companies.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will further investigate the ethical implications of Mulyono’s multiple roles as part of its probe into alleged bribery related to tax restitution for PT Buana Karya Bhakti (BKB). The case underscores potential conflicts of interest within the Indonesian tax system.
“First, we will look at the ethical aspects internally within the Ministry of Finance to spot if it is monitored whether an employee can hold a directorship or commission in a number of companies, even more than 10 – there are 12 companies,” KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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Investigators will examine the nature of these positions to determine if they constitute a criminal offense. If evidence suggests wrongdoing, the KPK will pursue further legal action.
“For example, to determine if it was used for layering in suspected corruption practices, or what it entails, we will investigate that, including whether the companies involved are related to tax aspects. That will also be investigated by investigators in addition to the main case of alleged bribery in arranging tax restitution,” Prasetyo stated.
Mulyono has acknowledged wrongdoing in accepting a bribe related to tax restitution for PT BKB.
“The work was carried out according to procedure and regulations, and the state did not suffer any losses. But, I accepted a promise or gift or money, and that was wrong,” Mulyono said while wearing an orange KPK detainee vest on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Mulyono stated he is prepared to take responsibility for his actions.
“We will go through the process. Hopefully, in the remainder of my life, I can still do good,” he added.
The KPK has named a total of three suspects in connection with the alleged bribery case involving PT BKB’s tax restitution.
The other two suspects are Dian Jaya Demega, a fiscal officer on the examination team from the Banjarmasin Madya KPP, and Venasius Jenarus Genggor, also known as Venzo, the manager of PT BKB.
Mulyono and Dian Jaya, as the recipients of the bribe, are charged with violating Article 12a and Article 12b of the Law on the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption, as well as Article 606 paragraph (2) of Law Number 1 of 2026 concerning Criminal Code Adjustments.
Venzo is charged with violating Articles 605 and 606 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code Adjustment Law.
The suspects will be detained for the first 20 days, until February 24, 2026, at the KPK’s Gedung Merah Putih detention center.
The KPK initiated the case with a sting operation in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
(fra/ryn/fra)
