KPK Confiscates IDR 4.6 Billion To 100 Jewelry Related To The LPEI Case After Searching In East Kalimantan

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confiscated money and jewelry related to allegations of corruption in the provision of credit facilities from the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI). This step was taken after investigators conducted a search on July 31-2 last August.

KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika said the search was carried out in two houses and one office. From there, investigators found items which were then confiscated.

"KPK has confiscated some of them in the form of money of approximately Rp. 4.6 billion, six vehicles, 13 precious metals, nine watches, 37 luxury bags, 100 jewelry," Tessa told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, August 5.

In addition, investigators also confiscated electronic evidence in the form of laptops and hard drives. And some documents that are all suspected to be related to cases that are being investigated," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK named seven suspects in a corruption case in the provision of credit facilities from the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (LPEI). Of these, there are state officials and the private sector who are entangled. In addition, the KPK also asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) to prevent seven people from leaving the country for six months. This request is based on Decree Number 981 of 2024.