KPK Steps On Investigating Alleged Corruption In Formula E In Jakarta, Documents Learned, Dino Patti Djalal Examined

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) steps in to investigate allegations of corruption at the Formula E event in Jakarta. Several people were questioned, including former US Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal.

"The KPK is indeed requesting information and clarification of investigation activities", said Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Wednesday, January 19.

Although he confirmed the investigation, Ali did not specify what was asked of the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The reason is that the alleged corruption related to the racing competition is still in the process of being investigated.

"Because it's still an investigation, of course, we can't convey the material", he said.

As previously reported, the KPK is digging up information to investigate allegations of corruption in the implementation of Formula E in Jakarta. One of them is by studying the documents submitted by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government some time ago.

"Now (the document, ed) is being studied by investigators. Surely all these documents are studied", said Deputy Chair of the KPK, Alexander Marwata, to reporters quoted on Thursday, December 30.

Investigators continued Alexander, also studied the flow of money related to the implementation of the racing event. This includes examining the commitment fee, which is said to be more expensive than other host countries.

"Regarding, for example, whether, indeed, organizers in other countries do not use commitment fees and others, that must be investigated. Confirmed", he said.

"Then regarding the amount, where is the transfer going to. It must also be investigated whether the transfer is to the owner of Formula E, it must also be asked. That's basic information", added Alexander.

The KPK will also investigate the selection of Ancol tourist attractions in North Jakarta. According to Alexander, the choice of the place was not possible suddenly, so it should be investigated.

"Formula E, the venue has already been determined in Ancol, in July. Well, that should have been confirmed. We'll see if the financing is only limited to IDR 500 billion or something else", he explained.

In addition, research was also carried out because of the use of private money and sponsors to support the implementation of the electric car race. "The chairman of the committee himself said that he would use private funds or sponsors. Yes, we'll see", he said.