Bareskrim Seizes Documents From The House Of Ex-BPOM Employees

The Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police confiscated a number of pieces of evidence during a search of Sukriadi Darma's house, a former employee of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) as well as a suspect in the alleged extortion and gratification case.

Deputy Director of Corruption Crimes at Bareskrim Polri Kombes Arief Adiharsa said the confiscated evidence was in the form of documents related to allegations of extortion and gratification.

"Some documents are related to the case and support the evidence," said Arief when confirmed, Thursday, August 15.

However, it was not conveyed in a way about the amount and content of the confiscated documents.

So far, only after conducting a search and confiscation of evidence, investigators will prepare the case file for the case. So, it can be immediately transferred to the Prosecutor's Office.

"Furthermore, complete the case files to be submitted to the Research Prosecutor at the Attorney General's Office," he said

On the other hand, Sukriadi Darma is said to have not been detained even though he is a suspect. However, it was not conveyed about the reasons behind it.

If referring to Article 21 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, the detention or absence of the suspect is entirely a consideration for investigators.

"Meanwhile, based on the investigator's considerations, there is no need for (detention)," said Arief.

Sukriadi Darma was named a suspect in the alleged extortion and gratification of the director of PT AOBI with the initials FK worth IDR 3.49 billion.

The determination is based on the facts of the investigation, the adequacy of evidence and the results of the case title on June 24, 2024.

In addition, based on the facts of the investigation found, Rp1 billion was intended to overthrow the Head of BPOM for the period 2021-2023.

"Based on the testimony of the witness, it was stated like that (IDR 1 billion to overthrow the Head of BPOM)," said Arief.

Then, there was also money worth Rp1,178 billion which was intended for the management of the PT AOBI trial by BPOM. The money was sent directly to the account of the suspect SD worth Rp1,178 billion and Rp350 million in cash.

"There was also Rp967 million received by elementary school through another account in the name of DK," said Arief.

In this case, the suspect is charged with Article 12 letter (e) and/or Article 12 B of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 64 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code