JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officially named Tulungagung Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo as a suspect in alleged extortion and gratification on Saturday, April 11. This status is accompanied by his aide, Dwi Yoga Ambal who was also caught in a hand-in-hand operation (OTT) some time ago.
"We have named two suspects, namely GSW as the Regent of Tulungagung 2025-2030 and YOG as the ADC or assistant to the regent," said Deputy Head of the KPK's Enforcement and Execution Division, Asep Guntur Rahayu, at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Saturday night, April 11.
This extortion, continued Asep, began when Gatut appointed a number of officials in the Tulungagung Regency Government. After that, he asked those who were appointed to sign a resignation letter if they were unable to carry out their duties and responsibilities.
Another official who was inaugurated, called Asep, also had to sign a letter of responsibility for the management of the budget in each of his work units. But, all of these files have no date.
"This document was then allegedly used by GSW as a means to control and suppress officials so that they were loyal and obeyed every order from GSW," said Asep.
"For those who are not in line with the regent, they are threatened with being removed from their positions or even retiring as ASN," he continued.
After holding the letter, Gatut through his aide, Yoga asked for money from the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD). "With a total of around Rp. 5 billion," said Asep, who had served as the Director of KPK Investigation.
Asep said the amount requested from 16 OPDs in the Tulungagung Regency varied, ranging from Rp. 15 million to Rp. 2.8 billion. In addition, Gatut also outwitted the demand for quotas by shifting or adding budgets.
"Due to the addition of this budget, GSW requests a quota of up to 50 percent of the budget value even before the budget is reduced or given to the OPD," he explained.
Not stopping there, Gatut also arranged the procurement of goods and services to get rations. The way, he will directly appoint certain partners for work packages at a number of OPDs.
As for the quota for Gatut, it is usually taken by Yoga at his command. If it has not been paid, Yoga will charge it like the heads of the OPD are in debt.
"Of the total demand for GSW to the OPD, which is at least IDR 5 billion, the realization of the money that has been received by GSW is approximately IDR 2.7 billion," said Asep.
"This money is suspected of being used for personal interests such as buying shoes, treatment, meals, and other personal needs that are also requested or charged to the budget in the OPD. The money was also used by GSW to give THR to a number of Regional Leadership Coordination Forums (Forkopimda) in the Tulungagung Regency Government. "
As a result of his actions, Gatut and Yoga were detained at the KPK Detention Center after officially becoming suspects. The two are suspected of violating Article 12 letter e or Article 12B of Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes as amended by Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes Jo. Article 20 letter c of Law No. 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code.
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