The Confiscated Car Of The KPK From Ridwan Kamil Regarding Bank BJB Corruption Turns Out To Be The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Sedan

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confiscated a 280 SL Mercedes Benz sedan from former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil alias Kang Emil. This forced effort was carried out in connection with allegations of corruption in the placement of advertisements for PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat and Banten Tbk or Bank BJB (BJBR) for the period 2021-2023.

This is known from a VOI source, who called the classic car blue. From the photos given, it looks only two doors to the sedan and its existence is like in a classic car repair shop.

"Basically white, then blue," said the source when confirmed, Monday, April 28.

Meanwhile, KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardhika only agreed that a Mercedes Benz was confiscated from Ridwan Kamil. However, he did not elaborate further on the type or color.

"Merek (the confiscated car, red) Mercedes-Benz for his type has not been informed," said Tessa when confirmed via text message.

From searches on a number of sites, Mercedes 280 SL is usually dubbed the "Pagoda" with the code W113. This roadster sedan was produced in the 1963-1971 range.

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL features a unique roof resembling a pagoda or temple roof. Classical car fans usually think of it as an icon of the 60s era.

Previously reported, the KPK confiscated evidence related to the corruption case in the placement of advertisements for PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat and Banten Tbk or Bank BJB (BJBR) for the period 2021-2023. Among them are deposits worth IDR 70 billion to vehicles.

"We also confiscated a sum of money, but in the form of deposits of approximately Rp. 70 billion, there were several two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles," said Acting Director of KPK Investigation, Budi Sokmo, to reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, March 13, 2025.

In this case, five suspects have been named. They are former President Director of Bank BJB Yuddy Renaldi; Head of Corporate Secretary Division of Bank BJB Widi Hartoto; Agency Controller Antedja Muliatama and Cakrawala Kreasi Mandiri Kin Asikin Dulmanan; Agency Controller of BSC Advertising and PT Wahana Semesta Bandung Ekspres (WSBE) Suhendrik; and Controlling of PT Cipta Karya Sukses Bersama (CKSB) and PT Cipta Karya Mandiri Bersama (CKMB) Raden Sophan Jaya Kusuma.

This case investigation warrant (sprindik) was issued on February 27, 2025. The actions of the five suspects are suspected of having caused the state to lose up to Rp22 billion.

Currently, the detention has not been carried out on five suspects. However, they have been prevented from traveling abroad for six months and can be extended according to the needs of the investigation.