Massive Bribery Scandal Rocks Indonesian Customs: Logistics Firm Accused of Paying IDR 61 Billion
Indonesian prosecutors have charged executives of logistics firm Blueray Cargo with paying over IDR 61 billion in bribes to customs officials. The scheme involved manipulating database parameters to bypass inspections, highlighting deep-seated corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
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