The Surabaya District Prosecutor's Office is continuing to examine suspected corruption in a household gas network project operated by PT PGN Region III Surabaya. As of August 28, 2026, investigators have questioned around 15 people from various backgrounds who are believed to have information about the project.
The interviews are intended to establish a clearer picture of how the project was carried out and to determine whether it may have caused losses to the state. Prosecutors are also examining the roles of individuals involved in different stages of the project.
Emanuel Yogi Budi Aryanto, Head of Intelligence at the Surabaya District Prosecutor's Office, said the investigation remains ongoing. The case requires additional time because several parties involved are based at the national level.
Investigators are reviewing witness statements, comparing project documents with actual implementation in the field, and collecting evidence that could strengthen the case.
The prosecutors have not yet decided whether the case should be formally upgraded from the preliminary inquiry stage to a full criminal investigation. That decision will depend on whether investigators determine that the available information and evidence are sufficient.
Gas Network Project Worth Rp2.3 Trillion
The Surabaya District Prosecutor's Office first announced the inquiry in June 2026. The case concerns a household gas connection project in Surabaya with a total budget of approximately Rp2.3 trillion covering projects implemented between 2018 and 2025.
Surabaya District Prosecutor Tri Anggoro Mukti said the inquiry followed public reports and findings gathered by the prosecutor's intelligence unit.
One of the allegations being examined involves gas networks that may not have actually been installed, raising the possibility of fictitious infrastructure. Investigators are verifying the allegation through documentation and field assessments.
Because the gas pipelines are installed underground, the physical condition of the infrastructure cannot always be verified simply by observing the surface. This makes document checks and comparisons with actual project conditions particularly important.
Prosecutors have not disclosed details about the suspected method of wrongdoing or the substance of the witness interviews. No suspects have been officially determined, and the legal status of the case remains under assessment.
With approximately 15 witnesses already questioned, investigators are now focused on determining whether criminal violations and state financial losses occurred before deciding on the next legal steps.
