KPK Will Recall Anwar Sadad Regarding The East Java Pokmas Grant Bribery Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that it will again summon a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Anwar Sadad, regarding the alleged bribery of public group grants (pokmas) from the East Java Provincial Budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
The Director of KPK Investigation, Asep Guntur Rahayu, revealed that Anwar was previously absent from the summons for questioning scheduled for October 22 at the KPK's Red and White Building, South Jakarta, without giving any reason.
"We will ask for information from US brothers regarding the flow of pokmas funds. Just wait, maybe in the near future," said Asep, Monday, December 2, 2024.
The KPK has named Anwar Sadad, the former deputy chairman of the East Java Provincial DPRD, as one of 21 suspects in this case. He is suspected of accepting bribes in the form of money and assets originating from the Pokmas grant funds.
On November 20, six witnesses were examined to explore the ownership of assets allegedly related to Anwar Sadad. The witnesses, among others, came from the private sector and the manager of personal assets.
"Investigators are investigating information related to the sale and purchase transaction of assets belonging to the US suspect," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika.
However, the KPK has not detailed the type and location of the asset. Temporary information states that there are land and buildings related to this case.
In developing the case, the KPK has conducted a series of searches in a number of locations, including the East Java Provincial Government office and the private homes of the suspects. The confiscated evidence includes:
1. Luxury vehicles: 7 units, including Toyota Alphard, Pajero, and Honda CRV. 2. Jewelry: 1 Rolex watch and 2 diamond rings. 3. Cash: In rupiah and foreign currency worth a total of around Rp1 billion. 4. Electronic goods: Cellphone, hard disk, laptop. 5. Documents: Savings book, land certificate, receipt, and vehicle documents.
The KPK has also asked the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights to prevent 21 people involved in this case from traveling abroad. They consist of members of the East Java DPRD, district DPRD, and private parties suspected of being related to the flow of Pokmas grant funds.
Other suspects include KUS, AI, MAH, BW, JPP, as well as a number of other names suspected of having played a role in this bribery network.
Baca juga:
The case of this pokmas grant fund shows a pattern of misuse of the budget involving political actors and the private sector. The KPK is committed to resolving this case completely, including recalling parties who have not complied with the summons for examination.
The integrity of the grant system must be maintained. We will continue to carry out professional investigations to uncover the flow of funds and related assets," said Asep.
This case is one of the big focuses of the KPK in its efforts to eradicate corruption targeting public funds.