Case Of Lukas Enembe, KPK Set 2 New Bribery Suspects

Lukas Enembe/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named two suspected bribers in the case of the inactive Papua Governor Lukas Enembe. They were determined after investigators had sufficient evidence. "Currently, the KPK has again named two suspects for giving bribes to LE as the Governor of Papua for the period 2018-2023," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Tuesday, April 18. Ali has not yet specified who the suspect is. However, attempts to force detention will definitely be made after the evidence is declared sufficient. "We will definitely announce it in due course if the investigation is sufficient," he said. "Investigators are still gathering evidence to complete the preliminary evidence we have," Ali continued. Previously, Lukas had been charged with alleged money laundering. This case is a development of the alleged bribery and gratuities that ensnared him. Lukas 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.

Most recently, investigators also confiscated a hotel in Jayapura which allegedly belonged to Lukas some time ago. The value of this asset reaches Rp40 billion.