Today, The KPK Examines The Former Head Of Yogyakarta Customs Eko Darmanto As A Suspect

Head of KPK News Section Ali Fikri (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) examined the former Head of Yogyakarta Customs and Excise Eko Darmanto as a suspect today, Friday, September 15. He was investigated for alleged gratification and money laundering (TPPU) that ensnared him.

"The examination is scheduled for parties named as suspects in the case of alleged receipt of gratuities and money laundering offenses at the Director General of Customs and Excise at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Friday, September 15.

It has not been detailed whether Eko was detained after undergoing examination as a suspect. "The investigation is still ongoing," he said.

As previously reported, Eko has been clarified regarding his wealth which has gone viral on social media. The KPK then decided to investigate its assets until it was decided to go up to investigation.

There are allegations that Eko received money from a number of parties through his company's account at the state-owned bank. Through some of the information collected, he is even suspected of receiving down payment and installments to buy luxury Mercedes Benz and BMW cars.

As for facilitating investigations, the KPK has asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) to prevent Eko from being with three other people. They are Commissioner of PT Ardhani Karya Mandiri, Ari Muniaryanti; Commissioner of PT Emerald Perdana Sakti, Rika Yunartika; and Director of PT Emerald Perdana Sakti, Ayu Andhini.