Bribe Lukas Enembe Is Also A Suspect In The Alleged Money Laundering Crime

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named businessman Rijantono Lakka as a suspect in the alleged money laundering crime (TPPU). He and the inactive Papua Governor Lukas Enembe are suspected of compactly hiding money from corruption crimes.

"KPK has again named RL (Rijatono Lakka) as a suspect in the alleged money laundering offense together with LE as Governor of Papua for the 2018-2023 period," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Friday, April 14.

Currently investigators are investigating assets and other money laundering results. The application of this article, said Ali, aims to optimize asset recovery efforts.

Previously, Lukas had been charged with alleged money laundering. This case is a development of the alleged bribery and gratuities that ensnared him.

In this case, he is suspected of accepting bribes from the Director of PT Tabi Bangun Papua, Rijatono Lakka. Meanwhile, gratification is allegedly given by other private parties in order to get projects in Papua.

In an effort to investigate the case that ensnared Lukas, about 90 witnesses were examined. They consist of various elements including digital forensics, forensic accounting experts, and health experts.

It did not stop there, the KPK had also confiscated around Rp50.7 billion in cash; gold bullion, a ring of precious stones, and four cars. This confiscation was carried out to complete evidence of fraudulent practices carried out by the regional head.

Then, investigators frozen the account in the name of Lukas and related parties, which contained money amounting to Rp81.8 billion and 31,559 Singapore dollars.