KPK Examines Antonius Kosasih Again Regarding Alleged Fictitious Investment Of PT Taspen

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has again examined the former President Director of PT Taspen (Persero), Antonius NS Kosasih today, October 31. He was investigated for alleged corruption in fictitious investments that ensnared PT Insight Investments Management (IIM) as a corporate suspect.

"The examination of ANSK is related to the investigation of investment cases at PT Taspen for PT IIM corporate suspects," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters in a written statement, Friday, October 31.

Kosasih is known to have also been asked for similar information at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta on Thursday, October 24. The determination of PT IIM as a suspect is the development of the case that ensnared him and Ekiawan Heri Primaryanto as the President Director of PT IIM.

Meanwhile, Kosasih is currently still undergoing an appeal process after being sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Jakarta Corruption Court (Tipikor). He was found guilty in the alleged fictitious investment case of PT Taspen in 2019 with Ekiawan Heri Primaryanto.

In its decision, the panel of judges chaired by Purwanto S. Abdullah with members Sunoto and Mulyono Dwi Purwanto stated that Kosasih was legally and convincingly proven to have committed a criminal act of corruption together.

"Kosasih has been legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing a criminal act of corruption together as the primary indictment of the public prosecutor," said Chief Judge Purwanto when reading the verdict at the Corruption Court in Central Jakarta, Monday, October 6.

The panel of judges stated that Kosasih's actions had cost the state finances Rp1 trillion. In addition to imprisonment, Kosasih was also fined Rp500 million, subsidiary 6 months in prison, and additional penalties in the form of replacement money worth Rp29.15 billion along with foreign currencies in various amounts.

Meanwhile, another defendant, Ekiawan Heri Primaryanto, was sentenced to 9 years in prison and a fine of Rp. 500 million, subsidiary to 6 months in prison. He is also required to pay compensation of US$253,660, with a subsidiary of 2 years in prison if he is unable to pay.