Pertamina Suspect Riza Chalid Located in Malaysia

Immigration Ministry Confirms Fugitive’s Last Known Whereabouts

Indonesian authorities have confirmed that Muhammad Riza Chalid, a central figure in a major corruption probe involving state oil firm Pertamina, was last seen in Malaysia. The revelation comes as investigators intensify efforts to locate him.

Malaysia Confirmed as Last Destination

The Immigration and Corrections Ministry stated that **Riza Chalid** departed Indonesia on February 6 for Malaysia and has not since returned. Deputy Immigration Minister **Silmy Karim** confirmed on July 21 that, based on current information, **Riza Chalid** remains in Malaysia.

Coordinating with Malaysian authorities, including the Malaysian Immigration Department and the Royal Malaysia Police, is underway to track **Riza Chalid**. Previously, his office reported that he had entered Singapore in August 2024 using a visitor visa.

However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore countered recent media speculation, stating **Riza Chalid** was not in the city-state and “had not entered Singapore for quite some time.”

Investigators Acknowledge Tracking Efforts

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) spokesperson, **Anang Supriatna**, acknowledged that investigators were aware of the immigration authorities’ efforts to pinpoint **Riza Chalid**’s location in Malaysia.

This development follows reports that the AGO intended to summon **Riza Chalid** for questioning, despite his unknown whereabouts at the time.

The Pertamina corruption case has drawn significant public attention, highlighting concerns about accountability within state-owned enterprises. In 2023, Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reported that the estimated state losses from corruption in state-owned enterprises could reach trillions of rupiah annually, emphasizing the scale of the problem.