Indonesian police are currently pursuing TW, a suspect identified as a director of PT TSI, who is allegedly involved in an illegal import case involving used mobile phones and electronic products. The total value of the case is estimated at IDR 250 billion (approximately RMB 94.5 million). TW has now been placed on the wanted list.
In addition to TW, three other suspects have been named in the case:
DCP, a Chinese national
SJ, a Chinese national
MT, director of PT TSL
Suspects’ Roles in the Illegal Import Operation
According to Brigadier General Ade, DCP allegedly controlled the entire illegal import chain of electronic products from China, including:
Overseas procurement
Import arrangements
Domestic distribution within Indonesia
Meanwhile, MT and TW are suspected of assisting in the preparation, processing, and provision of relevant import documents, facilitating the illegal import activities.
Seized Evidence Exceeds IDR 260 Billion
During the investigation, authorities confiscated a large amount of evidence, including:
Electronic products:
Android smartphones
iPhones
Other electronic devices
Estimated value: IDR 250 billion (approximately RMB 94.5 million)
Baby products:
Estimated value: IDR 3 billion (approximately RMB 1.13 million)
Accessories and equipment:
Hundreds of chargers
Packaging equipment
Repair tools
Estimated value: IDR 10 billion (approximately RMB 3.78 million)
The total value of seized evidence exceeded:
IDR 260 billion (approximately RMB 98.28 million).
Investigation Expanded from Jakarta to East Java
According to previous Indonesian media reports, the case originated after police discovered illegally imported mobile phones stored in multiple warehouses and commercial buildings across Jakarta.
The investigation later expanded to PT TSL operations in:
Surabaya, East Java
Sidoarjo, East Java
Police stated that the case involved the illegal import of used mobile phones and related electronic products from China.
Some of the products were:
Not brand-new devices
Not compliant with Indonesia’s mandatory SNI (Indonesian National Standard) requirements
Imported without completing proper customs and regulatory procedures
Suspected Customs Corruption Under Further Investigation
Indonesia’s anti-corruption investigators also discovered that PT TSL was allegedly involved in bribing certain officials at Juanda Customs, Surabaya, between 2024 and 2026, in order to facilitate the import of used mobile phones.
The suspected corruption chain is still under further investigation.
Compliance Reminder for Chinese Sellers Entering Indonesia
This case highlights that Indonesia is continuously strengthening supervision over imported electronics, especially in categories such as:
Smartphones
Electronic accessories
Used electronic products
Consumer technology products
For Chinese companies entering the Indonesian market, compliance with:
Proper import declaration
SNI certification requirements
Customs procedures
Product licensing
Local distribution regulations
has become increasingly important.
Using compliant customs clearance channels and professional Indonesia logistics solutions can help businesses avoid risks such as cargo detention, penalties, product confiscation, and market access restrictions.
