The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Has Implemented The Money Laundering Article In The Case Of The Regent Of Central Mamberamo

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) opens up opportunities to ensnare the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky Ham Pagawak with the Money Laundering Article (TPPU). This possibility is being analyzed by KPK investigators.

"It is still being analyzed (alleged money laundering, ed)," said Head of the KPK News Division Ali Fikri to reporters, Thursday, November 23.

Ali ensured that the article would not hesitate to apply to Ricky. Moreover, investigators have recently investigated the assets belonging to the fugitive.

In addition, the KPK has ambitions to return state losses by applying the money laundering offenses article.

"We want to convey that in handling cases by the KPK, we always pursue and optimize asset recovery. One way is of course through the application of money laundering (money laundering crime)," he said.

The KPK had previously confiscated an Alphard car that was suspected of being related to bribery and gratification in Central Mamberamo. The car is believed to belong to the Regent of Central Mamberamo Ricky.

"Currently, the car has been secured and will soon be investigated further regarding its alleged ownership," said KPK spokesman Ali Fikri in a written statement, Thursday, November 17.

In addition, Ricky's assets were also investigated by the Commissioner of PT Cyclop Raya Papua, Eko Sunaryo, who was summoned as a witness on Tuesday, November 22. The investigators did not specify what assets were of concern to the investigators.

As previously reported, the KPK named Ricky Ham Pagawak as a suspect in the alleged bribery project in Central Mamberamo Regency, Papua. However, the regent fled and his whereabouts are unknown.

Ricky is suspected of running away to Papua New Guinea with the help of TNI members. His name is currently on the wanted list (DPO).

In this case, the KPK suspects that Ricky received money from contractors who wanted to get the project in Central Mamberamo. One of them, from Marten, allegedly gave IDR 300 million to billions of rupiah.