AT his young age of 31 years, Gayus Halomoan Tambunan, has become a major player. He handled 44 appeals of companies or taxpayers. His name was also included in assignment memos dealing with the cases of 104 other companies. Allegedly, this staffer of the tax office pocketed US$3 million from three Bakrie Group firms—a reward for “resolving” their tax problems. The companies spent a total of US$7 million.

Bumi Resources: US$2 million
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