KPK Searches The House Of The Chairperson Of The Gerindra DPD Regarding The Corruption Case Of The Former Governor Of North Maluku

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched the house of the chairman of the North Maluku Gerindra Party DPD Muhaimin Syarif. This forced effort was carried out on Thursday, January 4, in connection with the alleged bribery of infrastructure projects that ensnared former North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuna.

"A search has been carried out in the Pagedangan area, South Tangerang. The house (placed, red) witness Muhaimin," said Head of the KPK News Section Ali Fikri to reporters, Friday, January 5.

In addition, investigators also searched the office of the private sector and the house of Stevi Thomas, who is the External Director of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada, Tbk (NCKL). The high-ranking subsidiary of Harita Group is also one of the suspects in this case.

"At the intended location, it was found, and secured, among others, various documents including electronic devices which are suspected to later be able to explain the actions of the suspects," said Ali.

"The confiscation along with the analysis of the findings of the evidence will also be carried out immediately to complete the investigation case file," he continued.

As previously reported, Abdul Gani Kasuba was one of the parties caught in the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) Hand Catch Operation (OTT) on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was secured along with several other people.

Deputy Chairman of the KPK Alexander Marwata said that in this case, Abdul Gani is suspected of participating in arranging the winner of infrastructure projects in North Maluku whose money comes from the APBN. The budget ceiling reaches more than Rp500 billion.

"From the project, AGK determines the amount of deposit from the contractors," he said.

Abdul Gani asked his subordinates to manipulate the work as if it had been completed by more than 50 percent. "With the aim that the disbursement of the budget can be done immediately," said Alexander.

Abdul did not directly receive money from the contractors. He uses a holding account held by his trusted people, said Alexander.

"As initial preliminary evidence that went into the holding account in the amount of Rp. 2.2 billion. The money was used for AGK's personal interests in the form of payment for lodging at hotels and paying for the health concerned," said Alexander.

Currently, Abdul Gani Kasuba has been named a suspect and detained. In addition, there are six other people, including the Head of the Housing and Settlement Service, namely AH and DE who are the Head of the PUPR Service.