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flag Nine Indonesians, including ex-Pertamina execs, jailed for 9–15 years in $17B fuel corruption case.

flag An Indonesian court sentenced nine people, including two former Pertamina executives and the son of fugitive oil tycoon Mohammad Riza Chalid, to prison terms of nine to 15 years in a major corruption case tied to illegal fuel terminal leases and unauthorized crude oil imports, resulting in an estimated $17 billion in state losses. flag The verdict, delivered by the Central Jakarta Court on February 26, 2026, is one of the largest anti-corruption cases under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. flag Yoki Firnandi and Riva Siahaan each received nine-year sentences, while Muhamad Kerry Adrianto Riza was sentenced to 15 years, fined, and ordered to pay restitution. flag All defendants denied guilt and plan to appeal. flag Riza’s father remains at large, wanted by Interpol. flag Pertamina stated it respects the court’s decision and maintains a zero-tolerance policy on corruption.

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