Tuesday Morning, Alexander Marwata Completes Investigation At Polda Metro

Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Alexander Marwata, has complied with the invitation to investigate the Polda Metro Jaya regarding the alleged violation of his meeting with the litigants, namely the former Head of Yogyakarta Customs Eko Darmanto.

Director of Special Criminal Investigation of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Ade Safri Simanjuntak said the deputy chairman of the KPK was present at around 09.00 WIB in accordance with the invitation letter for the examination.

"Currently at 09.00 WIB, Alexander Marwata's brother arrived at the Ditreskrimsus Polda Metro Jaya office to fulfill the invitation to clarify the investigation team from the Tipidkor Sub-Directorate of the Ditreskrimsus Polda Metro Jaya," said Ade to VOI, Tuesday, October 15.

During the examination, investigators will explore several things, especially regarding his meeting with the former Head of Yogyakarta Customs and Excise Eko Darmanto.

The examination of Alexander Marwata is known to be the first time in the investigation process.

"The material for clarifying Alexander Marwata's brother is related to alleged criminal acts in the form of direct or indirect relationships committed by KPK leaders with suspects or other parties who are related to corruption cases handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission in 2023," said Ade.

Alexander Marwata is known to have been scheduled to undergo an examination on Friday, October 11. However, due to official travel, the deputy chairman of the KPK asked for the process of taking information to be postponed.

That reason was also stated in the KPK reply letter signed by Iskandar Marwanto as Acting Head of the KPK Legal Bureau.

"We request that it be rescheduled for classification on Tuesday, October 15, 2024," said Ade.

Meanwhile, the alleged criminal act committed by Alexander Marwata is a direct or indirect relationship committed by the KPK leadership with a suspect or other party who is related to a corruption case handled by an anti-corruption agency.

Alexander Marwata is said to have met Eko Darmanto in March 2023.

During the meeting, the KPK was investigating Eko Darmanto in a case of alleged gratification and money laundering (TPPU).