KPK Examines Deputy Director Of The Legal Department And Former Head Of The BI Communication Department Today

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned Irwan as Deputy Director of the Legal Department of Bank Indonesia (BI) and former Head of the BI Communication Department Erwin Haryono today, August 8.

Both will be investigated regarding allegations of gratification and money laundering (TPPU) related to the distribution of social responsibility funds or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) BI and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2020-2023. Two suspects have been named, namely the legislator of the DPR RI NasDem Satori Party faction and Heri Gunawan who is the legislator of the DPR RI Gerindra Party faction.

"The investigation was carried out at the KPK's Red and White building," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters in a written statement, Friday, August 8.

Budi said Irwan and Erwin were examined as witnesses. However, the material that will be explored from them cannot be submitted.

"Today, investigators have scheduled an examination of witness EH, the former Head of the Communication Department of Bank Indonesia and IRW, Deputy Director of the Legal Department of Bank Indonesia," he said.

"The statements of the witnesses are of course needed as the organizer of the social program," said Budi.

As previously reported, the KPK officially announced the legislators of the DPR RI from the NasDem Satori Party faction and Heri Gunawan, who are legislators of the DPR RI from the Gerindra Party faction, as suspects in the alleged corruption of CSR BI funds. They are suspected of receiving gratuities and money laundering (TPPU).

In this case, Satori allegedly received a total of IDR 12.52 billion. The details are IDR 6.30 billion from BI; IDR 5.14 billion from OJK through Financial Counseling activities; and IDR 1.04 billion from other working partners of Commission XI DPR RI.

The money is allegedly used for personal needs, such as deposits, land purchases, showroom construction, purchases of two-wheeled vehicles, and purchases of other assets.

Meanwhile, Heri Gunawan received a total of Rp15.86 billion and used it also for personal gain. The details are Rp6.26 billion from BI; Rp7.64 billion from OJK through Financial Counseling activities; and Rp1.94 billion from other working partners of Commission XI DPR RI.

The money was then accommodated in a holding account. Then, Heri Gunawan used it to build restaurants, manage drinking outlets, purchase land and buildings to purchase four-wheeled vehicles.

The social funds received by the two suspects from BI and OJK were immediately distributed to 4 foundations managed by the Aspiration House Heri Gunawan and 8 foundations managed by the Aspiration House of Satori.