Develop Investigation Of Alleged Corruption DAK, KPK Examines Former Mayor Of Tasikmalaya

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said it was developing allegations of corruption in the management of the 2018 Special Allocation Fund (DAK). However, they did not want to announce who the suspect was.

"It's true, the KPK is currently developing an investigation into the alleged corruption in the management of the 2018 DAK funds. We will convey the construction of the case and those who have been designated as suspects after sufficient investigations have been carried out," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri in a written statement, Thursday, February 24. .

Ali said that the collection of evidence by investigators was still ongoing to strengthen the allegation. Including, summoning dozens of witnesses today, Thursday, February 24.

There were 13 witnesses summoned by the KPK, including the former mayor of Tasikmalaya, Budi Budiman. The examination was carried out at the Tasikmalaya Police Station, West Java.

Apart from Budi, those who were also summoned were the Commissioner of PT Raga Karya Permata, Gilang Rajab; Commissioner of PT Abadi Haruman Jaya, Iman Handiman; President Director of PT Indah Permai Agung, Imat Ruhimat; President Director of PT Jaya Sakti Alam Mandiri, Tatang Syamsudin; and Director of PT Abdi Haruman Jaya, Muhammad Ilyas.

Next, the KPK also summoned the Head of the Tasikmalaya City Bank Mandiri Branch, Djoko Poerwanto; entrepreneur, Sholahuddin; former Head of the Planning, Research and Development Agency for the City of Tasikmalaya Tarlan; Director of RSUD dr. Soekardjo of the City of Tasikmalaya who is also the Head of the Inspectorate of the City of Tasikmalaya Wasisto Hidayat; Director of CV Proclamation Asep Budi Sualaeman; President Director of PT Abadi Haruman Jaya, Ai Erna Susanti; and Director of PT Raga Karya Permata Elis Mulyani.

It is not yet known what material the KPK will investigate from the witnesses. However, they are suspected of knowing the alleged corruption which is currently under investigation.

"Currently, the collection is still ongoing. Any developments will be informed," concluded Ali.