Aiming For Suspects Alleged Corruption In BUMD Capital Participation, Sabang Aceh Prosecutor's Office Examines 16 Witnesses

BANDA ACEH - Investigator of the Sabang District Attorney's Office (Kejari), Aceh Province, examined 16 witnesses in investigating allegations of corruption in the local government's capital participation in PT Pembang Sabang Mandiri (PSM).

Head of the Intelligence Section of the Sabang Kejari Filman Ramadhan said the handling of the case had been upgraded to the investigation stage, but investigators had not yet named a suspect.

"Until now, investigators have examined 16 witnesses from related parties. The examination of these witnesses is to gather information in revealing who was involved," said Falam, quoted on Friday, January 12.

In addition to examining witnesses, Filman Ramadhan said investigators also coordinated with the inspectorate to calculate the state losses caused in the case.

Previously, Sabang Kejari investigators searched the Sabang City Regional Financial Management Agency (BPKD) Office. Search to collect evidence of alleged corruption in capital investment in the regional-owned enterprise.

"The search is to collect evidence in the form of documents related to capital participation in PT PSM for the 2022 fiscal year," said Head of the Special Crimes Section of the Sabang Muliana Kejari.

The Sabang City Government conducted capital participation in regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), namely PT PSM amounting to Rp2.5 billion in the 2022 fiscal year. However, in its management it is suspected that the capital participation is problematic.

Muliana said the investigative team confiscated a number of original documents at the BKPD Office of Sabang City. The document was used for disbursement and proposing capital investment funds to PT PSM.

"In addition to the Sabang City BPKD Office, searches were also carried out by the Head of the Economy and Natural Resources Section of the Sabang City Regional Secretariat. A number of related documents were also confiscated in the room," said Muliana.

Muliana said that the Sabang Kejari investigators had increased the handling of the case to the investigation stage from the investigation stage. However, investigators have not yet determined which party is the suspect.

"The investigative team continues to try to resolve this case and as soon as possible determine who is responsible or the suspect. Determination of who is the suspect will be carried out in the near future," said Muliana.