Tin Corruption Scandal Unveiled: Helena Lim and Harvey Moeis Implicated | Hot News Indonesia
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Comprehensive Report on the Tin Corruption Case Unveiled in Indonesia
HOT NEWS INDONESIA - In a recent development surrounding the corruption case involving the tin commodity trading of PT Timah Tbk, Helena Lim, dubbed as the "crazy rich" from PIK, and Harvey Moeis, the husband of Indonesian celebrity Sandra Dewi, have been officially named as suspects by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).Both individuals are implicated in criminal activities related to the trading of tin commodities within the mining business license area of PT Timah Tbk from 2015 to 2022.
Currently, they are detained by the AGO pending further investigation.
According to the investigators from the Directorate of Investigation of the AGO's Special Crime Attorney General's Office, one witness has been elevated to the status of suspect.
According to the investigators from the Directorate of Investigation of the AGO's Special Crime Attorney General's Office, one witness has been elevated to the status of suspect.
Helena Lim, who serves as the Manager of PT QSE, was designated as a suspect on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The investigation team has interrogated a total of 142 witnesses thus far.
The AGO spokesperson, Ketut Sumedana, shed light on the modus operandi and the role of Helena Lim, the alleged mastermind behind the tin corruption case.
The AGO spokesperson, Ketut Sumedana, shed light on the modus operandi and the role of Helena Lim, the alleged mastermind behind the tin corruption case.
Lim, during the period of 2018 to 2019, purportedly assisted in managing the illicit activities concerning the leasing and operation of tin smelting processing equipment within PT Timah Tbk's mining license area.
These actions were purportedly executed under the guise of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disbursements, which, in reality, benefitted Lim and other detained suspects.
The charges leveled against Helena Lim under the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Law include Article 2 Paragraph (1) and Article 3 jo. Article 18 of Law No. 31 of 1999 as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 and Article 56 of the Indonesian Criminal Code.
Furthermore, Helena Lim is being held in custody at the Salemba Branch of the Attorney General's Detention Center for a period of 20 days, effective from March 26, 2024, until April 14, 2024.
The inception of the tin corruption case traces back to the AGO's indictment of five individuals allegedly involved in corrupt practices within the tin commodity trading sector under PT Timah Tbk's mining license from 2015 to 2022.
The charges leveled against Helena Lim under the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Law include Article 2 Paragraph (1) and Article 3 jo. Article 18 of Law No. 31 of 1999 as amended by Law No. 20 of 2001 and Article 56 of the Indonesian Criminal Code.
Furthermore, Helena Lim is being held in custody at the Salemba Branch of the Attorney General's Detention Center for a period of 20 days, effective from March 26, 2024, until April 14, 2024.
The inception of the tin corruption case traces back to the AGO's indictment of five individuals allegedly involved in corrupt practices within the tin commodity trading sector under PT Timah Tbk's mining license from 2015 to 2022.
Among them is the former CEO of PT Timah Tbk, Mochtar Riza Pahlevi Tabrani.
Based on investigative findings and evidence, the status of five individuals has been elevated from witnesses to suspects, namely:
Based on investigative findings and evidence, the status of five individuals has been elevated from witnesses to suspects, namely:
- SG alias AW, a mining entrepreneur in Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Islands Province.
- MBG, another mining entrepreneur in Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Islands Province.
- HT alias ASN, the CEO of CV VIP, a company owned by TN alias AN, a previously detained suspect.
- MRPT alias RZ, the former CEO of PT Timah Tbk from 2016 to 2021.
- EE alias EML, the former CFO of PT Timah Tbk from 2017 to 2018.
Additionally, SG alias AW and MBG, through their companies, engaged in a collaboration agreement with PT Timah Tbk in 2018 concerning the leasing of tin smelting processing equipment.
The agreement, sanctioned by MRPT alias RZ and EE alias EML, facilitated the illegal procurement of tin ore, managed by MBG's dummy companies, and sold to PT Timah Tbk. To legitimize these transactions, PT Timah Tbk issued work orders for ore transportation, enabling SG alias AW and MBG to profit from the sales.
Apart from establishing dummy companies, MBG, with SG alias AW's approval, accommodated illegal tin miners within PT Timah Tbk's mining area.
The agreement, sanctioned by MRPT alias RZ and EE alias EML, facilitated the illegal procurement of tin ore, managed by MBG's dummy companies, and sold to PT Timah Tbk. To legitimize these transactions, PT Timah Tbk issued work orders for ore transportation, enabling SG alias AW and MBG to profit from the sales.
Apart from establishing dummy companies, MBG, with SG alias AW's approval, accommodated illegal tin miners within PT Timah Tbk's mining area.
The extracted tin ore was then transported to smelters owned by SG alias AW, perpetuating the illicit cycle.
The financial loss incurred by these actions surpassed that of other corruption cases, including those involving PT Asabri and Duta Palma.
The financial loss incurred by these actions surpassed that of other corruption cases, including those involving PT Asabri and Duta Palma.
Furthermore, the unauthorized mining activities in Bangka Belitung Islands Province resulted in environmental degradation.
In a shocking turn of events, Harvey Moeis, the husband of actress Sandra Dewi, has been implicated in the tin corruption case.
In a shocking turn of events, Harvey Moeis, the husband of actress Sandra Dewi, has been implicated in the tin corruption case.
The AGO has officially designated Harvey as a suspect in the corruption within PT Timah Tbk's tin commodity trading from 2015 to 2022.
He is currently detained by the AGO.
Harvey Moeis, born on November 30, 1985, hails from Papua, Ambon, and Makassar descent.
Harvey Moeis, born on November 30, 1985, hails from Papua, Ambon, and Makassar descent.
Aside from being the son of Hayong Moeis and Irma Silviani, he is recognized as Sandra Dewi's spouse.
Their extravagant wedding in Cinderella's Castle, Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan, on November 8, 2016, garnered public attention.
As a businessman, Harvey Moeis serves as the President Commissioner of PT Multi Harapan Utama, a coal mining company.
As a businessman, Harvey Moeis serves as the President Commissioner of PT Multi Harapan Utama, a coal mining company.
He reportedly holds shares in several other companies, including PT Refined Bangka Tin, PT Sariwiguna Bina Sentosa, PT Stanindo Inti Perkasa, CV Venus Inti Perkasa, and PT Tinindo Inter Nusa.
Harvey Moeis's involvement in the case dates back to 2018-2019 when, as a representative of PT Refined Bangka Tin (RBT), he allegedly contacted PT Timah's CEO at the time, Mochtar Riza Pahlevi Tabrani.
Harvey Moeis's involvement in the case dates back to 2018-2019 when, as a representative of PT Refined Bangka Tin (RBT), he allegedly contacted PT Timah's CEO at the time, Mochtar Riza Pahlevi Tabrani.
After multiple meetings, they agreed upon leasing tin smelting processing equipment within PT Timah Tbk's area.
Harvey purportedly instructed smelter owners to allocate a portion of their profits, disguised as corporate social responsibility funds, to him and other suspects.
Harvey purportedly instructed smelter owners to allocate a portion of their profits, disguised as corporate social responsibility funds, to him and other suspects.
These funds were funneled through PT QSE, facilitated by Helena Lim, among others.
Harvey Moeis faces charges under Article 2 Paragraph (1) and Article 3 jo. Article 18 of the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Law.
Harvey Moeis faces charges under Article 2 Paragraph (1) and Article 3 jo. Article 18 of the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Law.
He is detained at the Salemba Branch of the AGO's Detention Center for the initial 20-day period from March 27 to April 15, 2024.
The unfolding details of the tin corruption case underscore the pervasive nature of corruption within Indonesia's mineral trading sector, implicating individuals across various echelons of society.
The unfolding details of the tin corruption case underscore the pervasive nature of corruption within Indonesia's mineral trading sector, implicating individuals across various echelons of society.
As investigations progress, the AGO aims to ensure accountability and justice, safeguarding the nation's resources and integrity.***
