The KPK Affirms That The Google Cloud Corruption Investigation Is Different From The Chrome Book Handled By The AGO

KPK/ANTARA/Fianda Sjofjan Rassat Building

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said that the investigation into the alleged corruption in the procurement of Google Cloud did intersect with the Chrome Book procurement case carried out by the Attorney General's Office. Because these two procurements were carried out by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

However, KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said these two cases were different. Therefore, the KPK ensures that the investigation that is being carried out will continue.

"We also need to convey that the handling of cases at the KPK is different from that of friends at the Attorney General's Office," Budi told reporters quoted on Saturday, September 6.

"Because what is in the KPK is related to the Google Cloud. So to this day it is still in process," he continued.

Even so, Budi has not been able to detail the progress of this case. This is because the investigation stage is carried out by the KPK behind closed doors.

"We are both waiting for the progress because this is still at the investigation stage," he said.

As for investigating the alleged corruption of Google Cloud, the KPK has asked for information from a number of parties. Among them are Nadiem Makarim to his special staff,LAH Handayani.

It is known that two investigations have been asked for information, including on Tuesday, September 2. However, no statement was made by the KPK.

Previously reported, the KPK is investigating allegations of corruption in the procurement of Google Cloud. It is suspected that there is too much to pay in the process.

"This is what we are investigating. Is this happening too expensive or what," said Acting Deputy for Enforcement of the KPK Asep Guntur Rahayu to reporters quoted on Saturday, July 26.

The procurement of Google Cloud, which is suspected of being corrupted, occurred during the COVID-19 or 2020 pandemic. At that time, the government made online school rules due to activity restrictions to prevent transmission of the virus.

This Google Cloud serves to store data such as tasks to test results. The way it works is actually the same as the current online storage on smart cellphones.

In the investigation process, a number of parties have been questioned. Among them are Nadiem Makarim who is the former Minister of Education and Culture.

Nadiem admitted that he had explained about Google Cloud to investigators when he was present at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, August 7. He was asked for information at around 18.45 WIB or after nine hours since his presence at 09.15 WIB.

Meanwhile, Nadiem has been detained by the Attorney General's Office since Thursday, September 5. He is a new suspect in the corruption case in the procurement of the Chrome Book at the Ministry of Education and Culture.