{
  "id": 7660061,
  "title": "Analysis: Adaro witness summons revives questions over tycoon rivalry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/analysis-adaro-witness-summons-revives-questions-over-tycoon-rivalry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/09/16/analysis-adaro-witness-summons-revives-questions-over-tycoon-rivalry.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating senior tax officials connected to Adaro, an Indonesian business group, in a corruption probe at the Banjarmasin Medium Tax Office (KPP Madya). The investigation has reignited questions about a historical feud between Adaro and businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, brother of President Prabowo Subianto. KPK officials summoned former Adaro tax head Jul Seventa Tarigan, who failed to appear for questioning. The KPK has also previously sought information from Adaro-linked executives, including Adaro Wamco Prima finance director Edward Ennedy Rorong, who also failed to attend. The probe began with the arrest of KPP Madya Banjarmasin head Mulyono, BKB finance manager Venasius Jenarus Genggor, and tax auditor Dian Jaya Demega on tax restitution fraud. The KPK found an overpayment of Rp 49.47 billion in VAT, reduced to Rp 48.3 billion after a fiscal correction. The case involves a disputed \"appreciation payment\" of Rp 1.5 billion, allegedly paid by BKB using a fictitious invoice, with portions given to Mulyono, Dian, and Venasius. The KPK's broader investigation into Adaro's ties to the tax office highlights the company's long history in South Kalimantan and its past financial dealings.",
  "summary": "The corruption investigation into the Banjarmasin Medium Tax Office (KPP Madya) has taken an unexpected turn, with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) examining senior tax officials linked to Adaro, one of Indonesia’s largest business groups. The development has brought renewed attention to Adaro’s long and complicated ownership history, including a past dispute involving businessman…",
  "key_points": [
    "KPK investigates senior tax officials linked to Adaro in corruption probe.",
    "Former Adaro tax head Jul Seventa Tarigan summoned but failed to appear.",
    "Investigation ties Adaro to historical feud with President Prabowo Subianto's brother."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The KPK's investigation into Adaro's ties to the tax office revives scrutiny of the company's historical rivalry with businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, brother of President Prabowo Subianto.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}