KPK Uncovers The Role Of Bendum DPC Democrat Balikpapan Nur Afifah Balqis, Who Became A Suspect In Bribery Of The North Penajam Paser Regent

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the general treasurer of the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC, Nur Afifah Balqis, was named a suspect for taking part in managing bribes from the inactive North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud.

"Money from the partner was given and kept in an account from the NAB," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata, quoted from the Indonesian KPK YouTube show, Friday, January 14.

It is known, the KPK managed to find money worth Rp. 1 billion in a suitcase and Rp. 447 million in an account belonging to Balqis during a hand arrest operation (OTT) which was held on Wednesday, January 12.

Even so, the KPK has not specified whether the money will also flow to the Democratic Party. Because, Alexander said, this information will be explored during the investigation process.

"Whether there is a flow of funds to the party, that will be explored later in the investigation process. However, we have not received any information until now," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK appointed Abdul Gafur with the Plt Secretary of North Penajam Paser Regency, Mulyadi; Head of Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of North Penajam Paser Regency Edi Hasmoro; and Head of the North Penajam Paser District Education, Youth and Sports Office, Jusman, and the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC General Treasurer, Nur Afifah Balqis as bribe recipients.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi. These six people were named as suspects in alleged bribery in the procurement of goods and services as well as granting permits in North Penajam Paser Regency.

As a result of their actions, Abdul, Mulyadi, Edi, Jusman, and Nur as recipients were suspected of violating Article 12 letter (a) or Article 12 letter (b) or Article 11 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) to 1 of the Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, Zuhdi as the provider is suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or Article 5 paragraph (1) letter b or Article 13 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption.