Tracing The Flow Of Corruption Money From Bank BJB That Dragged Ridwan Kamil, KPK Collaborates With PPATK

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to trace the flow of money suspected of corruption in the procurement of advertisements at PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat and Banten Tbk or Bank BJB (BJBR). Cooperation is even carried out with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).

This was conveyed by KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo when he was asked about the testimony of celebrity celebrity Lisa Mariana to receive money from former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil and the purchase of Mercedes Benz 280 SL in the collection of the 3rd President of the Republic of Indonesia B. J. Habibie.

"Of course everything will be explored later and we will see other sources, yes, because in tracing assets, of course, the KPK is also working with PPATK in conducting searches," Budi told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, quoted on Friday, September 12.

"Especially related to the flow of money," he continued.

In addition, investigators will also investigate the flow of non-budget funds through other witnesses.

The non-budget funds are known to be money obtained from the difference in paying for the procurement of advertisements by Bank BJB. The agency company allegedly returned the money through the corsec division.

Meanwhile, Acting (Plt) Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu revealed that Ridwan Kamil asked for non-budget funds from the procurement of advertisements for the regional bank while serving as governor. The money was then used for his personal needs.

"Then how did RK get the money, at that time he served as Governor of West Java," Asep told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday night, September 9.

"Bank Jabar is one of the commissioners and the main director provides money for non-budget activities. One of these activities was requested by the officials in West Java Province," he continued.

Previously reported, Ridwan Kamil's name appeared in allegations of corruption in the procurement of advertisements at PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat and Banten Tbk or Bank BJB (BJB) after investigators searched his house. From there, KPK investigators confiscated a number of evidences, including a Royal Enfield motorbike.

Then, investigators also confiscated a blue Mercedes Benz 280 SL at a workshop. The car was later discovered to be still in the name of the 3rd President of the Republic of Indonesia B. J. Habibie.

In this case, the anti-corruption commission has named five suspects. They are Bank BJB President Director Yuddy Renaldi; Bank BJB Corporate Secretary Division Head Widi Hartoto; Agency Controller Antedja Muliatama and Cakrawala Kreasi Mandiri Kin Asikin Dulmanan; Agency Controller BSC Advertising and PT Wahana Semesta Bandung Express (WSBE) Suhendrik; and Controlling 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.