10 Witnesses in the BI-OJK CSR Case Fail, KPK Issues Ultimatum to Remind Cooperatives

KPK spokesperson, Budi Prasetyo/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed 10 witnesses for alleged corruption in the social program or CSR of Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) who failed to appear for this week's summons.

KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said these 10 witnesses should have been examined from June 9-11, 2026. The examination was carried out at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"From the witnesses and related parties who have been summoned, as many as 10 of them were not present," Budi told reporters in a written statement, Friday, June 12.

The witnesses who did not attend were Heri Gunawan who was a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives and had been named a suspect in this case; Kartini Buchari (KB) as the wife of Heri Gunawan; Fitri Assiddikki (FA) as Heri Gunawan's former expert staff; and Tia Mutia (TM) as a student.

Then who did not attend were Muhammad Baden Solehudin, Ponidin, Eka Kartika, Tuti Sutinah, Herry Lingga, and Dede Standi who were private parties.

Budi said there was no explanation from Heri Gunawan and other witnesses about their absence in front of investigators.

"The investigators themselves have summoned KB for the second time and are expected to cooperate in meeting the summons," said Budi.

"Meanwhile, for the eight witnesses, the KPK will call again and reschedule for the second time," he continued.

Budi explained that the summoning of these witnesses was needed to be investigated regarding the flow of money and the search for assets for the alleged money laundering of Heri Gunawan.

"KPK emphasizes to all parties to be cooperative and meet the call of investigators so that the legal process runs effectively," said Budi.

As previously reported, the KPK officially announced that the NasDem Party Faction DPR legislator Satori and Heri Gunawan, the Gerindra Party Faction DPR legislator, were suspects in alleged corruption of BI-OJK CSR funds. Both are suspected of receiving gratification and committing money laundering (TPPU).

Satori allegedly received 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 partners of Commission XI of the DPR.

The money is suspected to have been used for personal needs, such as deposits, land purchases, showroom construction, purchase of two-wheeled vehicles, and the purchase of other assets.

Meanwhile, Heri Gunawan received a total of Rp. 15.86 billion and used it for personal interests. The details are Rp. 6.26 billion from BI; Rp. 7.64 billion from OJK through Financial Counseling activities; and Rp. 1.94 billion from other working partners of Commission XI of the DPR.

The money was said by the KPK to be deposited in an account. Heri Gunawan then used it to build a restaurant, manage a beverage outlet, buy land and buildings, and four-wheel vehicles.