Son of Indonesian oil tycoon and ex-CEOs jailed in Pertamina graft case

Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, the son of prominent oil businessman Riza Chalid, were among the nine people sentenced to jail in a major corruption case involving subsidiaries of state energy firm Pertamina in Indonesia, according to Reuters on Thursday (26 February). 

The case focuses on the alleged unlawful leasing of a fuel terminal and the illegal importation of crude oil, along with other related offences.

The nine defendants received prison terms ranging from nine to 15 years. Kerry, who was the beneficial owner of fuel terminal firm PT Orbit Terminal Merak, was handed a 15-year sentence for his role — less than the 18 years sought by prosecutors.

Kerry’s father, Riza Chalid — who was known as a powerful figure in oil imports — has also been named a suspect in the case. He remains at large and was placed on Interpol’s wanted list in August last year. 

Kerry’s lawyer Patra Zen reportedly said his client rejected the court’s decision and planned to file an appeal.

Yoki Firnandi, former chief executive of Pertamina International Shipping, and Riva Siahaan, former chief executive of Pertamina Patra Niaga, were each sentenced to nine years in prison.

Related: Prosecutors seek 18-year jail term for son of Indonesian oil tycoon in Pertamina graft case

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Published: 2 March, 2026