Development Of Grant Fund Cases, Houses Of Members Of The East Java DPRD Searched By The KPK

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched the houses of members of the East Java DPRD today, Wednesday, July 10. This forced effort is related to the development of a case of alleged bribery of community group grant funds in the East Java Provincial Government.

"Yes, the search is one of the activities at the investigation level to complete the evidence," said KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata to reporters when confirmed.

In this case, the anti-corruption commission has ensnared the Deputy Chairperson of the East Java DPRD, Sahat Tua Simanjuntak. He was sentenced to nine years in prison and a fine of Rp. 1 billion, subsidiary to six months in prison.

"This is an old case. Development of grant funds," said Alexander.

As for the development of this case, the anti-corruption commission has not yet detailed it. However, forced attempts such as this search are usually carried out to find evidence that can ensnare the suspect.

Previously reported, the bribery case of grant funds was investigated by the KPK after carrying out a hand arrest operation (OTT) at the end of December 2022. The security guard, Sahat Tua Simanjuntak, who is the Deputy Chair of the East Java Provincial DPRD, was also transported to the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

He is suspected of accepting a bribe of Rp. 5 billion to manage the allocation of funds for community groups. Sahat at that time was a suspect along with three other people.