Semarang Credit Case, Bank Jakarta Affirms Commitment To Governance And Law

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JAKARTA - Bank Jakarta has opened its voice regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chairperson of Bank DKI Semarang Branch, EYK as a suspect in the case of providing credit facilities at the financial institution in 2023.

The management of Bank Jakarta explained that the determination and detention of the suspect was a follow-up to the internal report submitted by Bank Jakarta.

"The determination and detention of the suspect in the criminal case of credit facilities at Bank Jakarta Semarang Branch is a follow-up to the Bank Jakarta Management report which is part of an effort to implement governance and transparency in law enforcement," he said in his statement, Wednesday, September 10.

Therefore, the management of Bank Jakarta fully respects and supports the legal process being carried out by Law Enforcement Officials.

In addition, Bank Jakarta is also committed to providing full cooperation, including in the provision of relevant data and information to support the smooth running of the investigation process.

The management of Bank Jakarta ensures that this case has no impact on Bank Jakarta's operations or services.

"All banking services continue to run normally, customer funds are safe, and we remain focused on serving the needs of the community and all stakeholders professionally," he said.

The management of Bank Jakarta is committed to always running a business based on the principles of good governance (GCG), integrity, and compliance with the law.

"We also continue to strengthen the internal control system and risk management as part of a sustainable transformation," he said.

The management of Bank Jakarta hopes that all parties can respect the ongoing legal process and fully submit the handling of this case to the competent authorities in accordance with applicable legal provisions.

Previously, the Central Java High Prosecutor's Office (Kejati) named the Deputy Chairperson of Bank DKI Semarang Branch, EYK, as a suspect in the alleged corruption case in providing credit facilities at the financial institution in 2023.

Head of the Legal Information Section of the Central Java Prosecutor's Office, Arfan Triono, said that apart from EYK, investigators also established Relations Manager of Bank DKI Semarang Branch, DBF, and a private party using the names of 6 debtors to apply for credit, TW, as suspects.

He explained that the crime began when the suspect TW applied for a credit of Rp. 4 billion to Bank DKI Semarang Branch in 2023. However, the submission was rejected due to not passing when verified.

The DBF suspect, he said, then advised the suspect TW to apply for People's Business Credit (KUR) using the names of six debtors who each applied for a loan of IDR 500 million.

"The loan application with a total of Rp. 3 billion was approved by the suspect EYK as a micro credit cut," he said.

Padahal dalam pengajuan pinjaman tersebut terdapat sejumlah persyaratan yang disampaikan tidak dengan benar, seperti agunan yang nilai taksirannya dinaikkan.

Usai pencairan, menurut dia, tersangka TW yang seharusnya mengangsur pinjaman tersebut hanya beberapa kali membayar di awal.

"Masih ada sisa angsuran Rp2,7 miliar yang hingga saat ini tidak pernah dipenuhi oleh tersangka TW sehingga mengakibatkan kerugian negara," katanya dilansir ANTARA, Selasa, 9 September.

Whereas in the loan application there were a number of requirements submitted not properly, such as collateral whose estimated value was increased.

After the disbursement, according to him, the suspect TW who was supposed to spend the loan only paid a few times at the beginning.

"There is still a remaining installment of Rp2.7 billion which until now has never been fulfilled by the suspect TW, resulting in state losses," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, September 9.