Former Head of Makassar Customs Is Allegedly Appointed to Become Commissioner of the Company in the Export-Import Sector

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the former Head of Makassar Customs Andhi Pramono has become a commissioner in a company in the export and import sector. There he allegedly invested his money.

Head of KPK Reporting Section Ali Fikri said the allegations had been investigated by two witnesses. They are Pudjo Suseno who is a civil servant (PNS) and an entrepreneur named Rudi Suwandi.

"The two witnesses were present and investigated their knowledge, among other things, related to the alleged deposit of investment shares in a company engaged in cross-border export-import business to build connections with overseas businessmen and the suspect AP as one of the commissioners," Ali told reporters, Thursday, August 10th.

Ali did not specify about the company. However, the testimony of the two witnesses is believed to shed light on the gratuity and money laundering cases that have caught Andhi.

Previously, the KPK had detained the former Head of Makassar Customs Andhi Pramono. He is suspected of receiving gratuities in the form of fees after becoming a broker for export-import entrepreneurs.

To make this acceptance, Andhi allegedly used an account belonging to a confidant who is a businessman. They become nominees so that their gifts are not detected.

It didn't stop there, Andhi was also suspected of committing a crime of money laundering (TPPU). This suspicion arose because he disguised the purchase of assets by using other people's names, including his mother-in-law.

Andhi said the KPK received fees of up to IDR 28 billion and the amount could continue to grow. The money was then used to buy various needs, such as diamonds, insurance policies, and a house in the Pejaten area, South Jakarta, worth IDR 20 billion.