Indonesia contacted Singaporean oil traders, demanding cooperation in the investigation of a $16 billion corruption case

The Indonesian authorities have contacted several Singaporean oil trading companies, requesting assistance in the investigation of the $16 billion corruption case involving Indonesia's state-owned oil company.

Bloomberg reported on Monday (May 19), citing multiple people who received or saw the relevant letter, that several Singaporean oil traders received a notice sent by Indonesia's state-owned oil company (PT Pertamina) earlier this month, asking them to assist the Office of the Attorney General of Indonesia in answering questions regarding the company's overall governance and past transactions.

The Indonesian side had previously invited Singaporean oil traders to Jakarta to cooperate in the investigation, but informed sources said that the latest notice clearly stated that the interview would be conducted at the Singapore Corruption Investigation Bureau.

The notice did not confirm the specific date of the interview. At present, there is no indication that the above-mentioned traders have been accused of any misconduct.

The Prosecutor General's Office of Indonesia has arrested nine people involved in the corruption case of the national oil company. The Office of the Attorney General of Jakarta confirmed that several Singaporean companies have received subpoenas, but no questioning has been conducted so far.

The Corruption Investigation Authority of Singapore said it was unable to comment on whether any individual or entity was involved in the corruption investigation.