Incomplete Dossier, KPK Extends Kuansing Regent's Detention Period

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has extended the detention period of the inactive Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing) Regent Andi Putra for 30 days. This extension was carried out in accordance with the second decision from the Head of the Pekanbaru District Court.

"The investigative team has extended the detention period for suspect AP for the last 30 days based on the second decision from the Head of the Pekanbaru District Court from January 17 to February 15 at the KPK Detention Center at the Red and White Building," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters quoted in Wednesday, January 19.

The extension of the detention was carried out because investigators were still collecting evidence. In addition, Ali said, witness examination will also be carried out.

"The Investigative Team is still collecting various pieces of evidence, while continuing to schedule the examination of witnesses and the examination of suspects to confirm the alleged actions of the suspect in question," he said. Previously, the KPK named Andi Putra and General Manager of PT Adimulia Agrolestari, Sudarso as suspects in the bribery case. plantation permits. This allegation began when PT Adimulia Agrolestari applied for an extension of the Cultivation Right (HGU) starting in 2019 and ending in 2024.

The proposal stated that each company must build a partnership garden of at least 20 percent of the HGU in the Kuansing area. However, the company actually made it in Kampar Regency, not in Kuansing Regency.

Even so, Sudarso still submitted a letter of application to Andi to approve it. Furthermore, the agreement was reached with the provision of money twice, namely in September of Rp. 500 million and October of Rp. 200 million.