Most Bribery Cases Related To Procurement Of Goods And Services, KPK: This Is A Vulnerable Point

Deputy Chairperson Of The KPK Alexander Marwata/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) revealed that most bribery cases were related to the procurement of goods and services. One of the things that proved it was a hand arrest operation (OTT) which eventually ensnared the Head of the National SAR Agency (Basarnas) Marshal Henri Alfiandi.

"If we look closely, everything concerns bribery in the procurement of goods and services," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata to reporters at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 14.

"Indeed, from the perspective of this budget, the most prone point to corruption, namely spending on goods and capital," he continued.

"This vulnerability arises because entrepreneurs are very likely to bribe officials," said Alexander. The goal, so that they get projects targeted in ministries or institutions.

"The opportunity is very open between state officials and vendors to conspire that led to bribery," he said.

Alexander explained that currently the anti-corruption commission has named 89 suspects until June 2023 or during semester I. Meanwhile, for the number of prosecution efforts, there are 73 investigations, 85 investigations, 52 prosecutions, 63 inkrah cases, and 100 executions of suspects that have been carried out.

"Meanwhile, there are six cases related to money laundering (TPPU)," he said.

The six money laundering cases, one of which also ensnared former officials of the Directorate General of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) Rafael Alun Trisambodo.

Then there was also the Head of the Riau BPN Regional Office M. Syahrir who was caught in bribery in the processing of business rights; Supreme Court Justice Gazalba Saleh; The inactive Papua Governor Lukas Enembe and the Director of PT Tabi Bangun Papua Rijantono Lakka; and the former Head of Makassar Customs andhi Pramono.