KPK Continues To Investigate Money Receipt By Nurdin Abdullah From Project Contractors

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate the receipt of money made by the inactive South Sulawesi Governor Nurdin Abdullah from several parties.

This investigation was carried out by examining a witness in the bribery and gratification case that ensnared the PDI-P politician.

"H. Haeruddin, an entrepreneur, was investigated for his knowledge of, among other things, the alleged flow of a sum of money received by suspect NA from several parties working on projects in the South Sulawesi Provincial Government," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for KPK Enforcement, Monday, June 7.

In addition to examining Haeruddin, during the examination held at the South Sulawesi Police Headquarters, investigators also examined a civil servant named Tasyrif Hakim. As a witness, he was investigated for receiving Nurdin Abdullah's official income while serving as governor.

The KPK will actually examine two other witnesses. They are Muhammad Nusran who is a lecturer and an entrepreneur, namely Nuwardi Bin Pakki.

However, Nusran confirmed that he was not present and would be called back on Wednesday, June 9. Meanwhile, Nurwardi was absent from the investigator's summons.

"Nuwardi Bin Pakki, the entrepreneur did not attend and did not confirm. The KPK appealed to be cooperative in attending the next summons," said Ali.

Ali also explained that investigators are also continuing to explore the flow of money from Nurdin to other parties. This deepening was carried out by examining two people, namely Eka Safitri who was a private employee and Virna Ria Zalda who was a private party.

This examination was held on Friday, June 4 at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"The witnesses are still being investigated for their knowledge regarding the alleged flow of funds from suspect NA to certain parties," said Ali.

Previously reported, the KPK named Nurdin Abdullah as a suspect in cases of alleged bribery and gratification related to the procurement of goods and services, licensing and infrastructure development within the South Sulawesi Provincial Government for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.

This PDIP politician was named a suspect along with the Secretary of the PUPR Office of South Sulawesi Province, Edy Rahmat. Meanwhile, Director of PT Agung Perdana Bulukumba (APB) Agung Sucipto was named a suspect for giving bribes.

While serving as Governor of South Sulawesi, Nurdin was suspected of receiving bribes and gratuities with a total value of Rp. 5.4 billion related to projects within the South Sulawesi Provincial Government. Rp2 billion was given from Agung through Edy.

The bribes and gratuities were given so that Agung could return to work on the project in South Sulawesi for the 2021 fiscal year.

As a result of their actions, Nurdin and Edy were suspected of violating Article 12 letter a or Article 12 letter b or Article 11 and Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to the Law. Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph 1 to 1 of the Criminal Code.