Investigate Corruption Of Pupuk Subsidy Distanbun NTB, The Prosecutor's Office Is Still Examining Witnesses

The West Nusa Tenggara High Prosecutor's Office revealed an investigation into the alleged corruption case in the distribution of subsidy fertilizers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Spokesperson for the NTB Prosecutor's Office, Efrien Saputera, confirmed the investigation of the case by conducting a marathon request for information from related parties.

"Yes, because it is still being investigated. So, we are still collecting data and information," he said in Mataram, Tuesday, was confiscated by Antara.

By emphasizing that the handling of the case is still at the investigation stage, Efrien stated that he could not provide further information.

"What is certain is that this investigation is in the field of pidsus (special punishment)," he said.

The distribution of problematic subsidized fertilizers is under the control of the NTB Agriculture and Plantation Service (Distanbun).

In a series of investigations, it was observed that a number of parties fulfilled the call for clarification. For today, a fertilizer distributor in Wanasaba District, East Lombok Regency, Lalu Khairil Azmi, has fulfilled the invitation to clarify.

"Yes, earlier I gave information regarding the distribution of subsidized fertilizers in 2023 and 2024," said Lalu Khairil when met at the NTB Prosecutor's Office.

He explained that the amount of subsidized fertilizer distribution for the two years was different. Distribution for the Wanasaba area is confirmed to have complied with the procedure.

"I don't know other sub-districts, because it opens my authority," said Lalu Khairil.

In addition to distributors, the chairman of the East Lombok Village Unit Cooperative Association (KUD) was also monitored, Ismail, who gave a statement on Thursday, October 2.

Ismail admitted that he provided information regarding the adjustment of the subsidized fertilizer distribution report for 2023-2024.