KPK Gathering Evidence Regarding Alleged Corruption in BI-OJK CSR Program, Satori and Heri Gunawan Not Yet Detained

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is still gathering evidence related to alleged corruption involving Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK)'s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs from 2020-2023. This is why two suspects, Satori, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the NasDem faction, and Heri Gunawan, a member of the Gerindra faction, have not yet been detained.

"Yes, we are still gathering evidence, because we have to verify the funds, as they come from PSBI (Bank Indonesia's Social Program), which is well-known for its CSR program, which was given to these two suspects," Asep told reporters at the parliamentary complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, as quoted on Thursday, August 21.

Asep said the evidence gathering is being carried out by examining the use of BI CSR funds, including the construction of uninhabitable houses, or rutilahu, as proposed.

"So, for the 10 units, for example, only two were built. They are still responsible for the remaining eight units, but they were entrusted to us. So we are currently gathering evidence," he explained.

Going forward, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will certainly detain the two legislators, provided, Asep said, that investigators have strong evidence.

The KPK doesn't want their detention to be in vain. "Because if we rush the case, the case won't be resolved, and we will have to release the individuals concerned," emphasized Asep, who also serves as the KPK's Director of Investigations.

As previously reported, the KPK officially declared Satori, a member of the NasDem Party faction of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), and Heri Gunawan, a member of the Gerindra Party faction, as suspects in alleged corruption of Bank Indonesia's CSR funds. They are suspected of accepting gratuities and money laundering (TPPU).

In this case, Satori is suspected of receiving a total of IDR 12.52 billion. This includes IDR 6.30 billion from Bank Indonesia; IDR 5.14 billion from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) through financial counseling activities; and IDR 1. and IDR 1.04 billion from another partner of Commission XI of the House of Representatives.

The money was allegedly used for personal purposes, such as deposits, land purchases, showroom construction, motorcycle purchases, and other assets.

Meanwhile, Heri Gunawan received a total of IDR 15.86 billion and also used it for personal purposes. This includes IDR 6.26 billion from Bank Indonesia (BI); IDR 7.64 billion from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) through financial counseling activities; and IDR 1.94 billion from another partner of Commission XI of the House of Representatives.

The money was then deposited into an account. Heri Gunawan then used it to build a restaurant, manage a beverage outlet, purchase land and buildings, and purchase a motorcycle.

The social funds received by the two suspects from Bank Indonesia and the OJK were directly distributed to four foundations managed by Heri Gunawan's Aspiration House and eight foundations managed by Satori's Aspiration House.