Former High-Ranking Tax Official Named Corruption Suspect Over Rp 21.5 Billion Gratuity Case

Jakarta, xweb.biz.id – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially named former high-ranking official of the Directorate General of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance, Muhammad Haniv (HNV), as a suspect in an alleged corruption case involving gratuities totaling Rp 21.5 billion.

Asep Guntur, Director of Investigations at KPK, confirmed the development during a press conference at the commission’s headquarters in Jakarta. “On February 12, 2025, the KPK named HNV, a civil servant in the Directorate General of Taxes, as a suspect in a corruption case involving the receipt of gratuities that are considered bribes, linked to his official position and contrary to his duties,” Asep stated.

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Haniv has been charged under Article 12B of Law No. 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes. As the former Head of the Special Jakarta Regional Office of the Directorate General of Taxes, he allegedly abused his influence for personal gain.

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Alleged Misuse of Power and Business Ties

Investigators revealed that Haniv used his position to benefit his son’s business, a men’s fashion brand named FH Pour Homme by Febby Haniv (FH), based in Victoria Residence, Karawaci. Evidence shows that Haniv personally emailed YD, the head of the Foreign Investment Tax Office 3, on December 5, 2016, requesting sponsorship for a fashion show scheduled for December 13, 2016.

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Following the email request, an identified transfer of Rp 300 million was made to FP’s bank account at BRI (account number 486301003762502), allegedly linked to taxpayers under the jurisdiction of the Special Jakarta Tax Office and employees of KPP Foreign Investment 3.

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Between 2016 and 2017, investigators traced multiple fund transfers to the same account related to the fashion show, totaling Rp 387 million from taxpayers under the Special Jakarta Tax Office and Rp 417 million from non-taxpayers. “The total amount of gratuities received in the form of fashion show sponsorships is Rp 804 million. The companies involved claimed they received no benefit from these payments,” Asep explained.

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Suspect’s Financial Transactions Under Scrutiny

In addition to fashion show-related transactions, Haniv is suspected of receiving large sums of foreign currency between 2014 and 2022. Investigators discovered that he placed deposits under a third party’s name at a rural bank (BPR) amounting to Rp 10.3 billion, which were later withdrawn into his personal account, totaling Rp 14.08 billion.

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Furthermore, Haniv allegedly conducted financial transactions through multiple accounts linked to a forex trading company and individuals working in the forex sector, amounting to Rp 6.6 billion.

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“The total illicit funds received by HNV, including fashion show sponsorships (Rp 804 million), other funds (Rp 6.6 billion), and BPR deposits (Rp 14.08 billion), amount to at least Rp 21.5 billion,” Asep detailed.

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Investigation Ongoing, No Arrest Yet

Despite the mounting evidence, the KPK has not yet detained Haniv. The anti-corruption agency continues to gather and verify supporting evidence, including asset tracing linked to the alleged gratuities.

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“The investigation is ongoing. We are working to ensure all necessary legal steps are taken, including identifying and securing assets obtained through illicit means,” Asep concluded.

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This case is part of the KPK’s continued efforts to combat corruption in government institutions, particularly within the tax administration sector, which plays a crucial role in state revenue collection.

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