Bengkulu Prosecutor's Office: Suspects In SPPD Corruption Cases At The DPRD Secretariat Can Increase

BENGKULU - The Bengkulu High Prosecutor's Office (Kejati) has opened the possibility of adding suspects in cases of alleged corruption in the management of finances and official travel orders (SPPD) at the Secretariat of the Bengkulu Provincial DPRD for Fiscal Year 2024.

Head of the Bengkulu Attorney General's Office, Victor Antonius Saragih Sidabutar, stated that the investigation was still ongoing and witness examinations were continuing.

"It is possible that the suspects will increase, because the investigation process has not been completed," said Victor accompanied by the Head of Investigation of the Bengkulu Attorney General's Office, Danang Prasetyo, Antara, Friday, July 11.

Until now, at least 70 witnesses have been examined in connection with the case. The examination can also involve Bengkulu Provincial DPRD members if they are found to be related to budget management.

Previously, the Attorney General's Office had named seven suspects in this case. They are

Lia Fita Sari (PPTK staff), Rozi Marza (PPTK official trips), Erlangga (former DPRD Secretary), Dahyar (former treasurer), Rizan Putra Jaya (PPTK), Ade Yanto Pratama, and Rely Pribadi (assistance treasurer).

The suspects were charged with Article 2 paragraph (1), Article 3, and/or Article 18 of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption, as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001, as well as Article 55 and Article 64 of the Criminal Code.