KPK Working On The Suspect In The Petral Bambang Irianto Case Today

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) examined Bambang Irianto as the former VP of Trading Pertamina Energy Service Pte, Ltd today, Monday, March 10. He was worked on as a suspect in the alleged corruption of crude oil trading and refinery products involving Pertamina Energy Trading Ltd. (Petral).

"The investigation was carried out at the KPK's Red and White building," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardhika to reporters in a written statement, Monday, March 10.

The investigation material examined by investigators has not been detailed. Likewise, the question of whether Bambang was present or not.

This case was conveyed to the public when Agus Rahardjo et al served as KPK Leader volume IV. Bambang Irianto, who once served as Director of Petral, was announced as a suspect.

Bambang became a suspect because he was suspected of receiving USD 2.9 million from the Kernel Oil company during 2010-2013. The receipt was made through his company's holding account, SIAM Group Holding Ltd., which is based in British Virgin Island.

Previously reported, the KPK confirmed that the investigation into allegations of corruption in crude oil trade and refinery products involving Pertamina Energy Trading Ltd. (Petral) continues. However, there are a number of difficulties encountered, such as the existence of evidence in Singapore.

"Regarding the suspect BI, it is true that the case is still ongoing. However, from the results of coordination and input from investigators, there are indeed several obstacles," said KPK spokesman Tedda Mahardhika to reporters quoted on Wednesday, March 5.

"The problem is that the potential evidence that needs to be acquisition or obtained is in Singapore," he continued.

The second obstacle, Tessa said, was related to Bambang Irianto's health. However, he did not elaborate further on the suspect's condition.