He must also pay a 1 billion rupiah fine and compensate the state for losses totalling 2.9 trillion rupiah (US$173 million) or face his assets being seized. The AGO estimated associated state losses in the case - covering direct financial losses, broader economic impact and illicit gains - at 285 trillion rupiah ($17 billion). Chalid was named a suspect in the Pertamina probe but never detained by the authorities after failing to respond to three summons. Officials last year said immigration records show he left Indonesia for Malaysia, and Interpol has since issued a so-called Red Notice for him. Chalid’s son was imprisoned in connection to his shareholding of PT Orbital Terminal Merak, which prosecutors said was unnecessarily leased by Pertamina in a way that caused state losses.

Source: The Star February 28, 2026 00:13 UTC