KPK Confiscates IDR 1.5 Billion Allegedly Related To The Case Of Central Mamberamo Regent From The Democratic Party Staff

Central Mamberamo Regent Inactive Ricky Ham Pagawak Arrested By KPK/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confiscated IDR 1.5 billion from the staff of the Democratic Party DPP Reyhan Khalifa. The confiscation was carried out when he was questioned by the KPK on Wednesday, May 24.

"IDR 1.5 billion was confiscated from the witness in question (Reyhan)," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Thursday, May 25.

The money is suspected to be related to the alleged bribery, gratification, and money laundering that ensnared the inactive Central Mamberamo Regent Ricky Ham Pagawak. Then, investigators also asked about the flow of money in the case.

"The investigative team explored the witness' knowledge, among others, related to the alleged flow of money from the suspect RHP (Ricky Ham Pagawak) to several parties," said Ali.

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.