The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Is Investigating Allegations Of Affiliated Mardani Maming With A Number Of Mining Companies In Tanah Bumbu Through Their Younger Siblings.

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has examined the younger brother of former Tanah Bumbu Regent Mardani H. Maming, Rois Sunandar. He was questioned regarding his brother's suspicion with a number of mining companies.

Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri said Rois was questioned on Monday, August 29 yesterday. During the examination, he was a witness to complete the file for the alleged bribery of the mining business license that ensnared Mardani.

"Rois Sunandar, private sector, was present and his knowledge was explored, among others, regarding the alleged link and affiliation of the suspect MM with several mining management companies in Tanah Bumbu that received the IUP," Ali said in a written statement, Tuesday, August 30.

Ali did not specify what company he meant. However, the KPK believes that Rois' information can shed light on the case that ensnared Mardani.

Actually, the KPK will also examine the former Director of PT Permata Abadi Raya, Wawan Surya at the same time. However, Ali said he was not present.

"Wawan Surya was not present and confirmed that he was rescheduled today, August 30 at the KPK's Red and White Building," said Ali.

As previously reported, the KPK has named Mardani H. Maming as a suspect in alleged bribery and gratification of mining business permits in Tanah Bumbu Regency. He was named a suspect in the recipient.

Meanwhile, as the giver, Hendry Soetio, who is the controller of PT Prolindo Cipta Nusantara (PCN), was declared dead.

Even though he died, the KPK ensured that investigators had received evidence related to Mardani's acceptance. Mardini is suspected of receiving money from Hendry from 2014 to 2020 reaching Rp. 104.3 billion which was received through trusted people and his company.