Case Of Gratification Of Former Sidoarjo Regent, KPK Checks Maspion Group Boss Alim Markus Tomorrow

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) canceled examining the Director of PT Indal Alumunium Industry, Alim Markus p on Monday, May 22. The boss of PT Maspion Group should be examined as a witness to the alleged receipt of gratuities that ensnared former Sidoarjo Regent Saiful Ilah.

"Alim Markus, saksi tidak hadir," kata Kepala Bagian Beritaan KPK Ali Fikri kepada wartawan, Selasa, 23 Mei.

Ali has not detailed what the allegations will be investigated by Markus Alim. He just said Markus would be questioned on Wednesday, May 24.

"(Witness, ed) confirmed to attend Wednesday at the KPK's Red and White Building," he said.

The KPK previously again named Saiful as a suspect in the alleged receipt of gratuities. In fact, he just breathed free air from the Surabaya Class I Prison in Porong, Sidoarjo in January 2022.

"The investigative team detained the suspect SI for the first 20 days," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, March 7.

Alexander said that Saifulah often received gifts in the form of money or goods. The gift was disguised as a birthday gift, Eid money, to a fee because he signed the trial for the transition of the gold court.

"Those who provide gratuities include private parties including ASN in the Sidoarjo Regency Government and BUMD Directors," he explained.

The technique of giving it, said Alexander, is usually done directly. Usually the currency used is the United States dollar and other foreign currencies.

Meanwhile, the goods received consisted of precious metal weighing 15 grams, luxury watches, bags, and cell phones. "The amount of gratuities received is around Rp. 15 billion," said Alexander.