Head Of DKI DPRD Supports KPK In Investigating Allegations Of Corruption In Formula E

Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Prasetyo Edi Marsudi /PHOTO: Diah Ayu-VOI

JAKARTA - Chairman of the DKI DPRD Prasetyo Edi Marsudi expressed support for the steps taken by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to investigate allegations of corruption in the implementation of Formula E.

"As chairman of the DKI Jakarta Provincial DPRD, I support the KPK's move to investigate allegations of corruption in the administration of Formula E in Jakarta," Prasetyo said in his statement, Friday, November 5.

Prasetyo considers that the KPK must have a solid evidence base for the potential for corruption in the planned electric car racing event. That's why the KPK decided to conduct an investigation into the residents' reports.

"Furthermore, we will just follow the process whether it will go up to the investigation process or what it will be like later," said the member of the PDIP faction of the DKI DPRD.

Prasetyo considers the KPK investigation to be in line with efforts to propose the right of interpellation for 33 members of the DKI DPRD related to Formula E.

"With the investigation carried out by the KPK on the implementation of Formula E, it confirms that our intention in the DPRD to roll out the right of interpellation is truly for the public interest. Not for political interests," he said.

Previously, 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.

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

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. However, based on the news received, one of the parties examined by the KPK is the Head of the DKI Youth and Sports Office, Ahmad Firdaus.