The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Ensures That The Case Of East Kalimantan Is Not Related To The Nomination Of Awang Faroek's Child In North Penajam Paser

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that the investigation into alleged corruption related to mining business permits (IUP) in South Kalimantan has nothing to do with the 2024 Pilkada.

This was conveyed by KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika in response to one of the parties prevented from leaving the country, namely Dayang Donna Walfiares Tania running as Deputy Regent of North Penajam Paser. His institution is confirmed not to be political.

"If it seems that the act of determining a suspect is a political act, it is unavoidable. All the KPK can do is carry out an investigation and investigation process according to the applicable legal rules and according to the plans that have been made," Tessa told reporters, Thursday, October 17.

The KPK also ensures that it will not stop the ongoing legal process. Because, Tessa said, the determination of this suspect certainly already has sufficient preliminary evidence.

"The evidence already exists materially and formally and of course exposure has been carried out both at the deputy and leadership levels," he said.

"So, the KPK is not political. I repeat, the KPK is not political," continued the spokesman with the investigator's background.

Previously reported, the KPK is investigating allegations of corruption related to mining business permits (IUP) in East Kalimantan. The investigation was carried out since 19 September.

In this case, three suspects have been named. The KPK has also searched a number of locations in East Kalimantan, including the house of former East Kalimantan Governor Awang Faroek Ishak.

In addition, the anti-corruption commission has also asked the Directorate General of Immigration to prevent three people from leaving the country for six months. They are Awang Faroek Ishak and his son, Payang Dona Walfiares Tania or Payang Donna Faroek.