Jakarta Deputy Governor Just Knows KPK Investigate Formula E, Confirms Jakarta Program Through Long Process

Jakarta Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria/DOK Diah Ayu-VOI

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Riza Patria admitted that he had just heard the news that the KPK had started an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Formula E event. Riza emphasized that all programs in the capital were carried out with a long process.

"The first thing I have just heard is that of course we respect all the legal processes of law enforcement officers, whether the KPK or the Police Prosecutor's Court regarding legal matters, we respect," said Riza Patria to reporters, Thursday, November 4.

Riza emphasized that all programs in DKI went through the planning process from proposals to discussions at the DKI DPRD.

"What is certain is that all programs in DKI Jakarta go through a long process starting from planning proposals from the provincial government to discussions at the DPRD and also getting approval and determination from the DPRD so there are no programs that are all in progress," he explained.

What is certain is Riza Patria said that the DKI Provincial Government respects the process at the KPK. Regarding which provincial government the KPK has summoned, Riza admits that he has not received any information.

Previously reported, the KPK admitted that it was investigating allegations of corruption in the implementation of the international Formula E racing event in DKI Jakarta.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, even said that a number of parties had been asked for information and clarification to collect data and information. This is necessary in the ongoing investigation process.

"Yes, the KPK is asking for information and clarification from several parties to collect data and information or information needed by the investigative team," Ali told reporters, Thursday, November 4.

He said the investigation process was carried out after reports from the public on allegations of corruption in the organization of these activities. However, Ali has not been able to specify who the parties are suspected to be involved in or who have been summoned because the investigation process is still ongoing.

"This activity is of course a follow-up to information submitted by the public regarding the implementation of Formula E in DKI Jakarta to the KPK," he said.