Nicke Widyawati, the former CEO of PT Pertamina (Persero), finished her 16-hour interrogation at the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office (Kejagung) building on Wednesday. The questioning was related to alleged corruption in the management of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina (Persero) and its subsidiaries, as well as Contracted Cooperation Contractors (KKKS) for the period 2018-2023.
After the marathon interrogation, Nicke seemed reluctant to provide many comments when approached by the media. In the lobby of the Kejagung building around 00.11 AM, Nicke hurried to her car to leave the location. Wearing a black blazer and a cream headscarf, Nicke only mentioned that she had been questioned by investigators about the case. “They asked me about this case. Thanks,” Nicke said as she walked towards her car.
Nicke then left the Attorney General’s Office building in a metallic grey Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix Hybrid with license plate number B 1024 DZP.
Previously, the Attorney General’s Office had questioned several witnesses regarding the corruption case involving the management of crude oil and refinery products at PT Pertamina, which allegedly caused state losses of up to Rp 193.7 trillion. The questioning took place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Harli Siregar, the Head of the Legal Information Center at Kejagung, revealed that a total of 12 witnesses were questioned to strengthen the evidence and complete the case file. The list of witnesses included individuals from various companies involved in the oil industry.
Nine suspects were identified in the corruption scandal, including executives from PT Pertamina subsidiaries and private entities. The scandal involved the manipulation of fuel quality from RON 90 (Pertalite) to RON 92 (Pertamax), resulting in significant financial losses for the state.
The investigation into Nicke Widyawati, a former top executive at Pertamina, indicates that the Attorney General’s probe reaches the highest levels of the state-owned energy company. The legal process is ongoing, and the public awaits transparency and firmness from law enforcement authorities in resolving this massive financial fraud case.
The case implicates key figures from various Pertamina subsidiaries and private entities involved in oil importation, distribution, and optimization in Indonesia. The scandal serves as a stark reminder of the weak oversight in the oil and gas sector, prompting public calls for reform in national energy governance.
