2 Former Experts Heri Gunawan Suspects In The BI-OJK CSR Fund Corruption Case Called By KPK

KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo (DOK Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned six witnesses regarding the alleged corruption of Bank Indonesia's corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) today, November 13.

Two of them are Martono and Helen Manik who are former Gerindra legislators, Heri Gunawan who is a suspect in this case.

"The investigation was carried out at the KPK's Red and White building," said KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo to reporters in his statement, Thursday, November 13.

In addition to the two, the anti-corruption commission also summoned Melissa B. Darbang as a housewife; students named Syarifah Husna and Syifa Rizka Violin; and a doctor named Widya Rahayu Arini Putri. Budi has not yet detailed the material being investigated but they are all examined as witnesses.

"The KPK has scheduled witness examinations in alleged corruption related to social programs or CSR at Bank Indonesia and OJK," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK officially announced the legislators of the DPR from the NasDem Satori Party faction and Heri Gunawan as legislators of the DPR from the Gerindra Party faction as suspects in the alleged corruption of BI-OJK CSR funds. Both are suspected of receiving gratuities and committing money laundering (TPPU).

Satori is suspected of receiving a total of IDR 12.52 billion in this case. The details are IDR 6.30 billion from BI; IDR 5.14 billion from OJK through Financial Counseling activities; and IDR 1.04 billion from other working partners of Commission XI of the DPR.

The money is allegedly used for personal needs, such as deposits, land purchases, showroom construction, purchases of two-wheeled vehicles, and purchases of other assets.

Meanwhile, Heri Gunawan received a total of Rp15.86 billion and used it also for personal gain. The details are Rp6.26 billion from BI; Rp7.64 billion from OJK through Financial Counseling activities; and Rp1.94 billion from other working partners of Commission XI DPR.

The money is called the anti-corruption commission which is accommodated in an account. Heri Gunawan then used it to build restaurants, manage drink outlets, purchase land and buildings to four-wheeled vehicles.