November 18, 2025 | 04:53 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Taxes, through its Director of Outreach, Services, and Public Relations (P2Humas), Rosmauli, has responded to the recent raids conducted by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on the homes and offices of several tax officials.
"We fully respect the ongoing legal process independently, and we believe that law enforcement is an important part of maintaining the integrity of our institution," she stated when contacted by Tempo on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The Attorney General's Office is conducting the raids in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the illegal reduction of company tax obligations during the period 2016–2020. "We will provide further developments when official information that can be conveyed to the public is available," said Rosmauli.
Investigation Targets Illegal Tax Obligation Reduction
The raids targeting officials of the Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Taxes are directly linked to the investigation into the suspected practice of illegally reducing taxpayer obligations.
The raids occurred two to three days ago at multiple locations, encompassing both the residences and offices of the tax officials involved. "There was indeed a raid," confirmed Anang Supriatna, the Head of the Legal Information Center of the Attorney General's Office, when he met with reporters at the AGO on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Anang affirmed that the case pertains to the alleged arrangement of tax values between 2016 and 2020. He explained that a suspect is thought to have offered a substantial reduction in the tax obligation, far below legal stipulations, in return for illicit payments from the taxpayer. "There was an agreement and there was a giving," he said.
He elaborated on the alleged scheme: tax bills that should have amounted to approximately Rp30 billion were illegally reduced to only Rp5–10 billion, with the significant differential becoming the basis for the transaction. "Usually, that's how it happens, there's bargaining," he noted.
By regulation, a tax reduction is valid only if supported by valid documents and precise calculations. However, investigators reportedly uncovered a transactional pattern not based on objective examinations, but rather on a covert agreement between the taxpayer and the authorities.
Another source within the law enforcement community indicated that the Special Crime Deputy Attorney General's team also raided the residences of several tax officials in various locations. This measure aims to collect additional evidence in a case that has progressed to the investigation stage. Initial information suggests that some findings may relate to alleged manipulation within the tax amnesty program between 2015 and 2020.
Raids, Witnesses, and Suspects
The Attorney General's Office has examined several witnesses, though the precise number remains undisclosed. "There have been several witnesses examined," said Anang. The questioning utilized two methods: witnesses appearing at the prosecutor's office or investigators visiting the witnesses directly.
The AGO confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and future raids remain a possibility. The designation of suspects will only be announced once sufficient evidence is deemed available.
A law enforcement source told Tempo that investigators visited the homes and offices of both active and retired tax officials. One of the locations raided was the residence of the former Director General of Taxation, identified by the initials KD.
Investigators from the Special Crime Deputy Attorney General at the Attorney General's Office have questioned several witnesses in this case. However, Anang declined to detail the identities of those interviewed. "Several people have been questioned," said Anang.
Investigators from the Special Crime Deputy Attorney General at the Attorney General's Office have examined several witnesses in this case. However, Anang refused to detail who has been questioned. "Several people have been questioned," said Anang.
Intan Setiawanty contributed to the report
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