Jakarta - The West Java II Regional Office (Kanwil) of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) through the South Cikarang Tax Office (KPP) carried out a seizure or gijzeling against the Commissioner and Shareholder of PT SI, Mrs. MW, on Thursday (11/12) at her residence in the Ancol area of North Jakarta.

This action was taken because the person concerned had tax debts amounting to IDR 21,158,307,240 and had not paid them since 2021, as part of efforts to recover state revenue and enforce tax laws.

In response, the Head of the West Java II Regional Tax Office, Dasto Ledyanto, stated that the seizure was carried out professionally and in accordance with legal provisions.

"Seizure is always the last resort after all collection processes have been exhausted. We uphold legal certainty, prudence, and professionalism in every law enforcement action," he said in an official statement received by akp2i.or.id .

Before the seizure was carried out, the South Cikarang Tax Office had carried out a series of collection procedures in accordance with regulations, starting from issuing warning letters, appeals, summonses, to delivering letters of compulsion.

“Active collection efforts have also been carried out, including account blocking and seizure, balance transfers, and prevention of overseas travel since 2023–2024. Based on administrative data, the taxpayer's tax debt has been recorded since 2021 and has increased with the issuance of tax assessment letters for 2022 and 2023,” he added.

Furthermore, Dasto said that the seizure was carried out based on Law No. 19 of 1997 concerning Tax Collection by Means of a Writ of Execution, as amended by Law No. 19 of 2000, which allows for the seizure of taxpayers who owe at least Rp100 million and are considered to be acting in bad faith in paying it off.

“The seizure was carried out by the Tax Collector of the South Cikarang Tax Office after obtaining permission from the Minister of Finance and coordinating with the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Indonesian National Police and the DKI Jakarta Correctional Office,” he added.

Chronologically, Mrs. MW was picked up at her residence and read the Seizure Order by the Tax Collector. She was then taken to the Jakarta Class IIA Women's Prison in Pondok Bambu, after undergoing a medical examination at Harum Sisma Medika Hospital to ensure that she was in good health.

The handover process with the correctional institution took place at 2:00 a.m. and proceeded in an orderly manner and in accordance with procedure. In accordance with Government Regulation No. 137 of 2000, the detention period is valid for a maximum of six months and can be extended for another six months. Through this measure, the DGT hopes that the debt of Rp 21.15 billion, along with collection costs, can be paid off immediately so that state revenue can be optimally restored.

Therefore, Dasto reiterated the importance of tax compliance to avoid legal action.

“We urge all taxpayers to fulfill their tax obligations correctly and on time. Good compliance helps taxpayers avoid collection actions and also supports the sustainability of state revenue,” he concluded.