THE case of alleged corruption in the tin trade is still ongoing. In this case, the Public Prosecutor (JPU) at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia charged the husband of actress Sandra Dewi, Harvey Moeis with causing state losses of Rp 300 trillion.
Based on the indictment, the state loss of hundreds of trillions arose from the management of the tin commodity trade in the Mining Business License (IUP) area at PT Timah Tbk in 2015-2022. Until now, the basis for calculating the state loss in this case can be said to still be controversial.
The Daily Chair of the Indonesian Tin Exporters Association (AETI), Eka Mulya Putra firmly stated that there was injustice in calculating the value of state losses, including environmental damage estimated to reach IDR 300 trillion, which is currently being charged to the defendants who are undergoing trial.
According to Eka, the burden of the loss should not be fully borne by those who are currently in the legal process. In fact, he continued, tin mining in Bangka Belitung (Babel) has been going on for a long time.
“Tin mining that has been going on for years in Bangka Belitung should not be a burden only for those who have only been involved in the investigation from 2015 to 2022,” said Eka.
He added that even though there were problems in dealing with the impact of environmental damage resulting from mining activities, it would be unfair to place all the responsibility on the shoulders of the defendants at this time.
Regarding the cooperation between PT Timah and the private sector, Eka explained that the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) that was established was definitely based on the principle of mutual benefit.
“Long-lasting cooperation must have a basis of benefit for all parties. If there is a party that is disadvantaged, the cooperation could not have lasted this long,” Eka stressed.
He suspects that there are problems in governance that may cause new problems like the current ones. However, Eka emphasized that the mistakes in governance cannot be entirely blamed on certain individuals or parties.
“The issue of governance concerns the rules and regulations in force, and this cannot be blamed solely on those currently involved in the case,” he explained.
This is in line with the statements of witnesses presented in the trial of the case so far. One of them came from the former Director of Operations and Production of PT Timah, Agung Pratama in the trial who stated that illegal mining had occurred in the Mining Business License (IUP) area of PT Timah long before the smelter partner cooperation.
Agung said that the government and PT Timah as the owner of the IUP in a number of mining locations there were not actually sitting idle and not carrying out any control. Agung admitted that control efforts were continuously carried out. Even legal proceedings against illegal miners were also ongoing. Unfortunately, these efforts did not produce results.
Answering the problem, PT Timah made a working partnership step with the miners in the form of a business entity in the form of PT, CV, and cooperatives. In carrying out the working partnership, he continued, the group of miners worked based on a partnership agreement letter, as well as a work order from PT Timah.
Meanwhile, for the Mining Services Business Permit (IUJP), Agung said, it comes from the regional government (pemda), namely the governor of the Bangka Belitung Islands. This IUJP is used by smelters, both PT and CV in carrying out work partnerships with PT Timah.
Thanks to the cooperation with the private smelter, it was revealed in the conference that the cooperation with the private smelter is actually able to provide benefits for the community and the company.
The conclusion is in line with the statement of the Head of the CSD and Washing Plant project of PT Timah, Ichwan Azwardi who was presented in the latest trial held on Thursday (5/9) yesterday. He provided important explanations regarding several key elements related to tin mining and the reclamation program that is currently being sued.
First, Ichwan discussed the impact of PT Timah’s cooperation with smelters, which is claimed to have succeeded in reversing Indonesia’s tin export position.
“With the smelter cooperation, PT Timah has succeeded in increasing its tin export market share from around 25% in 2017 to 90% in 2019,” explained Ichwan.
The data refers to the world metal export report from the International Tin Association (ITA). However, Ichwan noted that despite the increase in export market share, the total amount of mining output did not change significantly.
“The total amount of mining output did not change significantly before and after the smelter cooperation,” he added.
Data shows that Indonesia’s metal exports remained stable at around 80,000 tonnes in 2017 and declined slightly to around 79,000 tonnes in 2019.
This, he continued, could be achieved thanks to a partnership program with local miners by purchasing the tin from their mining.
Ichwan Zuwardi explained that the company has a SHP (Processing Residue) Program which is an effort to take the remaining results from former mines.
“The SHP program does not involve new mining activities. The results of the SHP are low-grade tin sand,” said Ichwan.
He added that low-grade tin sand requires an additional process to increase its grade, known as washing.
“The washing process to increase the tin content in sand costs around 100-200 US$ per ton,” said Ichwan.
These costs reflect the challenges in processing the tin sand produced from the SHP Program before it can be used in tin metal production.
When asked about the plan to reclaim the former mining area, Ichwan said that reclamation cannot be done immediately. There are many aspects that need to be considered before reclaiming the former people’s mining area.
“I cannot confirm whether the entire 400-hectare reclamation area is an area mined by mining partner PT Timah or an SHP area,” he explained.
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Tin Corruption Case in Indonesia: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Alleged Rp300 Trillion Loss
The tin corruption case in Indonesia has been making headlines recently, with the husband of actress Sandra Dewi, Harvey Moeis, being charged with causing state losses of Rp 300 trillion [[3]]. The case involves the management of tin commodity trade in the Mining Business License (IUP) area at PT Timah Tbk in 2015-2022. However, the basis for calculating the state loss in this case has been deemed controversial, with many questioning the accuracy of the indictment.
Eka Mulya Putra, the Daily Chair of the Indonesian Tin Exporters Association (AETI), has spoken out against the calculation of state losses, including environmental damage estimated to reach IDR 300 trillion [[3]]. He believes that the burden of the loss should not be fully borne by those who are currently in the legal process, as tin mining in Bangka Belitung has been going on for a long time. According to Eka, it would be unfair to place all the responsibility on the shoulders of the defendants at this time.
Furthermore, Eka explained that the cooperation between PT Timah and the private sector was based on the principle of mutual benefit. He suspects that there are problems in governance that may have caused new problems like the current ones [[3]]. However, Eka emphasized that the mistakes in governance cannot be entirely blamed on certain individuals or parties.
The issue of governance is a crucial one in this case. As stated by Agung Pratama, the former Director of Operations and Production of PT Timah, illegal mining had occurred in the Mining Business License (IUP) area of PT Timah long before the smelter partner cooperation [[3]]. The government and PT Timah, as the owner of the IUP, had not been idle and had carried out continuous control efforts, including legal proceedings against illegal miners. Unfortunately, these efforts did not produce results.
To address the problem, PT Timah made a working partnership step with the miners in the form of a business entity in the form of PT, CV, and cooperatives. This partnership has been seen as a positive development, with benefits for both the community and the company.
Ichwan Azwardi, the Head of the CSD and Washing Plant project of PT Timah, has also provided important explanations regarding several key elements related to tin mining and the reclamation program that is currently being sued [[3]]. He discussed the impact of PT Timah’s cooperation with smelters, which has succeeded in reversing Indonesia’s tin export position. With the smelter cooperation, PT Timah has increased its tin export market share from around 25% in 2017 to 90% in 2019.
The data refers to the world metal export report from the International Tin Association (ITA). However, Ichwan noted that despite the increase in export market share, the total amount of mining output did not change significantly. This, he continued, could be achieved thanks to a partnership program with local miners by purchasing the tin from their mining.
The controversy surrounding the tin corruption case in Indonesia highlights the need for greater
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The Harvey Moeis Tin Corruption Case: Unraveling the Controversy
The ongoing trial of Harvey Moeis, the husband of Indonesian actress Sandra Dewi, has sparked intense scrutiny and debate in the country. Moeis, charged with causing state losses of Rp 300 trillion in the tin commodity trade, has become the focal point of a larger controversy surrounding corruption in Indonesia’s mining sector.
At the heart of the controversy lies the calculation of state losses, which many argue is flawed and unfair. Eka Mulya Putra, the Daily Chair of the Indonesian Tin Exporters Association (AETI), has spoken out against the injustice, stating that the burden of the loss should not be borne solely by those currently on trial. He argues that tin mining in Bangka Belitung has been ongoing for years, and it would be unfair to place all responsibility on the defendants [[3]].
The case revolves around the management of the tin commodity trade in the Mining Business License (IUP) area of PT Timah Tbk between 2015 and 2022. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has charged Moeis with corruption and money laundering, alleging that he was involved in a scheme that caused massive state losses [[1]][[2]].
However, many have questioned the fairness of the charges, citing issues with governance and the long history of tin mining in Bangka Belitung. Agung Pratama, the former Director of Operations and Production of PT Timah, testified that illegal mining had occurred in the IUP area long before the smelter partner cooperation, and that the government and PT Timah had attempted to control it [[3]].
The cooperation between PT Timah and the private sector has also come under scrutiny. Eka Mulya Putra explained that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) established between the parties was based on mutual benefit, and that it would be unfair to blame only those currently on trial for the mistakes in governance [[3]].
As the trial continues, more details have emerged about the workings of the tin mining industry in Bangka Belitung. Ichwan Azwardi, the Head of the CSD and Washing Plant project of PT Timah, provided important explanations about tin mining and the reclamation program, highlighting the benefits of cooperation between PT Timah and private smelters [[3]].
The controversy surrounding the Harvey Moeis tin corruption case has brought to light deeper issues plaguing Indonesia’s mining sector. It has sparked a necessary conversation about governance, corruption, and the need for accountability in the industry. As the trial unfolds, it is essential to examine the complexities of the case and to seek a fair and just outcome.
Keywords: Harvey Moeis, tin corruption, Indonesia, mining sector, corruption, governance, accountability.
