Jakarta. Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) acknowledged on Wednesday that it still owes a major accountability to the public: the arrest of five high-profile fugitives wanted in corruption cases, some of whom have evaded capture for years.

Among them is Paulus Tannos, a suspect in the notorious electronic ID (e-KTP) corruption case, who was apprehended by Singaporean authorities earlier this year. However, Indonesia has yet to secure his extradition.

Also on the list are Hermansyah and Emylia Said, a husband-and-wife duo wanted for bribery and document forgery in a civil inheritance case involving PT Aria Citra Mulia.

Despite numerous attempts and international cooperation, these fugitives remain elusive. The KPK continues to face pressure from the public and civil society to demonstrate tangible progress in its pursuit of justice and accountability.

“The KPK still owes the Indonesian people the arrest of several corruption fugitives who, to this day, have not been captured,” said KPK Deputy Chairman Fitroh Rohcahyanto during a press briefing in Jakarta.

He added that the agency continues to coordinate with other domestic law enforcement bodies and foreign authorities but has yet to achieve success in apprehending the suspects.

“Hopefully, with the prayers and support of the Indonesian people, we can resolve this debt,” Fitroh said.

The five individuals currently on the KPK’s most-wanted list are:

1. Harun Masiku
Born: Makassar, March 21, 1971
Wanted Since: January 17, 2020
Allegation: Bribery of an election official to secure a seat in the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative election.

2. Kirana Kotama (aka Thay Ming)
Born: Probolinggo, November 20, 1949
Wanted Since: June 15, 2017
Allegation: Bribing officials to secure Ashanti Sales’ appointment as the exclusive agent for PT PAL Indonesia in a 2014 defense ship deal with the Philippine government.

3. Paulus Tannos
Born: Jakarta, July 8, 1954
Wanted Since: October 19, 2021
Allegation: Corruption in the e-KTP project at the Home Affairs Ministry between 2011 and 2013.

4. Emylia Said
Born: Jakarta, January 2, 1971
Wanted Since: May 30, 2022
Allegation: Bribery and document forgery linked to a civil inheritance dispute involving PT Aria Citra Mulia.

5. Herwansyah
Born: Lampung, March 1, 1963
Wanted Since: May 30, 2022
Allegation: Bribery and document forgery in the same PT Aria Citra Mulia case as Emylia Said.

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