After Being Questioned By The KPK, Andi Arief Said There Were Democrat Cadres Who Received Money From The Regent Of Central Mamberamo

Andi Arief at the KPK building

Chairman of the Election Winning Body (Bappilu) of the Democratic Party Andi Arief said that his party cadres received donations from the inactive Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak. It is suspected that the money was related to the bribery, gratuity and money laundering cases that ensnared him.

"There is a confession from Ricky Ham Pagawak that he once (given, ed) donations," Andi told reporters at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, May 15.

Andi said he had explained to investigators regarding the alleged receipt of the money. According to him, he did not know anything about the donation and would look for who received it.

"I will look for those who receive the donation. And it will be returned to the KPK if any," he said.

In front of investigators, Andi also claimed that none of the donations flowed to the party bearing the Mercy Star symbol. He also admitted that he did not know the amount Ricky gave to the cadre in question.

"It has nothing to do with the real party," said Andi.

Andi Arief was summoned as a witness by the KPK today, Friday, May 15. He was questioned since 09.30 WIB and finished at around 11.30 WIB.

Previously reported, Ricky was suspected of receiving bribes and gratuities of up to Rp200 billion. This acceptance was made from contractors who wanted to get projects in Central Mamberamo Regency.

There are three contractors who are said to have given money, namely the Director of PT Solata Sukses Bangun, Marten Toding; President Director of PT Bina Karya Raya, Simon Mampang; and Director of PT Bumi Abadi Perkasa Jusiendra Pribadi Pampang.

In detail, Jusiendra got 18 work packages with a total value of Rp. 217.7 billion. The projects built include the construction of student dormitories in Jayapura.

While Simon got six packages worth Rp179.4 billion and Marten got three work packages with a value of Rp9.4 billion. This work was obtained by the three private sector after they agreed with Ricky to give money.

From the money he got, Ricky was then suspected of laundering money by spending to disguise the results of the bribes and gratuities he received.