Head Of PP Japto Soerjosoemarno Will Fulfill KPK Calls Tomorrow Regarding Rita Widyasari's Gratification Case

DOK ANTARA

Secretary General of Pemuda Pancasila Arif Rahman said Japto Soerjosoemarno would fulfill the summons of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as a witness on Wednesday, February 26. He said the general chairman of Pemuda Pancasila would obey the law.

"It looks like he will come, present as a law-abiding citizen," Arif said when confirmed by reporters, Tuesday night, February 25.

Meanwhile, the Director of Investigation of the KPK, Asep Guntur Rahayu, said that Japto would be investigated regarding the alleged gratification of the metric tons of coal mining that ensnared the former Kutai Kartanegara Regent Rita Widyasari.

"That's right, it will be checked tomorrow. If I'm not mistaken, we are scheduled to do that, yes (Japto will be questioned tomorrow, red)," said KPK Investigating Director Asep Guntur Rahayu to reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, February 25.

Even so, Asep has not detailed whether Japto is present or not. "So just wait," he said.

"Present or not tomorrow," continued Asep.

The Japto house in the Jagakarsa area, South Jakarta has been searched by investigators on February 4.

From this forced attempt, 11 cars were confiscated including Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, Landrover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes Benz, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Coldis, and Suzuki.

In addition to vehicles, investigators also confiscated rupiah and foreign currencies worth Rp56 billion, documents and electronic evidence allegedly related to the case being handled.

Previously reported, the KPK continues to investigate allegations of corruption related to coal exports that ensnared Rita Widyasari as the former Regent of Kutai Kartanegara. In fact, non-tax state revenues (PNBP) continue to be investigated.

It is suspected that Rita received ton metric money in every coal mining exploration process. This investigation was carried out by the KPK as an entry point to investigate allegations of money laundering (TPPU).

In the money laundering case, Rita has been named a suspect along with Commissioner of PT Media Bangun Bersama, Khairudin on January 16, 2018. They are suspected of washing money from the results of project gratuities and licensing at the Kutai Kartanegara Provincial Government worth Rp436 billion.

Rita is currently a resident of Pondok Bambu Women's Prison, East Jakarta because she was proven to have received gratuities of Rp. 110.7 billion and bribes of up to Rp. 6 billion from permit applicants and project partners. He had to serve a sentence of 10 years in prison which was handed down by the Jakarta Corruption Court on July 6, 2018.