JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari as a suspect after being caught in a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) on Monday, March 9. He is suspected of receiving a number of money from private parties.
"Currently, what is being investigated is related to the alleged receipt of a certain amount of money by the regent and from several private parties as project implementers, yes, in the construction of the suap ijon project in the Rejang Lebong Regency," said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo to reporters at the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday night, March 10.
Even so, Budi has not explained further about the construction of the case that ensnared Fikri. He only said that the regional head was appointed along with four other suspects.
The determination of the suspects was carried out through an expose forum or a trial at the sub-level and joint execution with the leadership. "Where the five people who were named as suspects are three as the giver and two as the recipient," said Budi.
"The details are related to which projects, we will convey in full later at the press conference," he continued.
As previously reported, Deputy Chairman of the KPK Johanis Tanak confirmed five people as suspects after the hand-in-hand operation (OTT) in Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu. He was caught with 13 people and taken to the KPK Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta with 9 other people.
After the OTT is carried out, the KPK has 1x24 hours to determine the status of the parties who are secured in accordance with the legal rules. The announcement of the suspects and the construction of the case will be conveyed through a press conference.
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