The Case Of Lukas Enembe's Money Laundering Continues To Be Investigated By The KPK

Lukas Enembe/DOK PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that the alleged money laundering (TPPU) that ensnared the inactive Papua Governor Lukas Enembe continues. Investigators are still investigating the use of bribes and gratuities he received.

"The TPPU investigation (money laundering crime) is currently still being carried out," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Wednesday, May 31.

The KPK asked the public to be patient in waiting for the development of the case. Ali made sure everything was conveyed.

"We will inform you of the progress," he said.

Meanwhile, the bribery and gratification case of Lukas Enembe will soon be tried at the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court (PN). He was charged with receiving Rp46.8 billion from the private sector.

Previously reported, Lukas allegedly received 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.

Tak hanya itu, Lukas dijerat dengan dugaan pidana pencucian uang. Langkah ini dilakukan setelah komisi antirasuah mengembangkan kasus suap dan gratifikasi yang menjeratnya.

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.