The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is intensifying its investigation into the alleged fraudulent investment case involving PT Taspen. The case revolves around a Rp1 trillion investment placed in the RD I-Next G2 mutual fund, managed by PT Insight Investment Management, which reportedly led to state losses of approximately Rp200 billion.

KPK recently summoned several high-profile business figures for questioning. Among them were Indra Wijaya, President Commissioner of PT Asuransi Sinar Mas, and Agung Cahyadi Kusumo, President Director of PT FKS Multi Agro Tbk (FISH). Former Finance Director of PT Taspen, Helmi Imam Satriyono, was also called in for further inquiry.

Other notable names included Lim Aun Seng, President Commissioner of PT FKS Food Sejahtera, and Thomas Harmanto, Director of PT Insight Investment Management. Additionally, KPK summoned Ferriyadi Hartadinata, President Commissioner of PT Hartadinata Abadi Tbk (HRTA), a major gold jewelry company in Indonesia.

"The examination was conducted at the KPK’s Merah Putih Building," stated KPK spokesperson Tessa Mahardhika Sugiarto last week.

Authorities have identified two primary suspects in the case: Antonius N. Kosasih, former President Director of PT Taspen, and Ekiawan Heri Primaryanto, former President Director of PT Insight Investment Management. Both are accused of illegally allocating investment funds to benefit certain corporations, including:

• PT Insight Investment Management: Rp78 billion
• PT VSI: Rp2.2 billion
• PT PS: Rp102 million
• PT SM: Rp44 million

KPK is currently tracing the flow of funds and investigating whether assets were concealed by the suspects. The agency has yet to disclose specific reasons why Hartadinata Abadi was linked to the case, particularly regarding its founder, Ferriyadi Hartadinata.

Ferriyadi, born in 1973, is a well-known entrepreneur who founded PT Hartadinata Abadi and took the company public in 2017. Under his leadership, the firm expanded its integrated gold jewelry ecosystem, introducing brands such as Aurum Collection Center (ACC), Claudia Perfect Jewellery, and Celine Jewellery. The company also launched gold bullion products, EmasKITA and EMASKU, in partnership with PT Emas Antam Indonesia.

Beyond the jewelry business, Ferriyadi also ventured into gold pawning through PT Gemilang Hartadinata Abadi, which operates pawnshop units across Indonesia. However, KPK has yet to clarify how his company fits into the ongoing corruption investigation.

The case remains under investigation as KPK continues to gather evidence and track financial transactions linked to the fraudulent investment scheme.

SOURCE: KOMPAS, BLOOMBERGTECHNOZ

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