KPK Investigates Alleged Corruption In Formula E, Volunteers Believe Anies Baswedan Wasn't Involved

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Facebook Anies Baswedan)

JAKARTA - Volunteers for the Prosperous Indonesia National Alliance (ANIES) believe that DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan is not involved in the alleged corruption in Formula E, which is being investigated by the KPK.

The alliance declarator who stated support to Anies for running for the 2024 presidential candidate, Laode Basir views, if there are parties who have problems, they are the ones who are responsible for directly taking care of the plan for the Formula E event.

"If there are problems like this, perhaps it is the people who are involved in it, both in terms of policies and technicalities in the field," said Laode when contacted, Monday, November 8.

Laode believes that Anies always conducts thorough studies and involves experts in deciding a program, including Formula E.

Meanwhile, related to the issue that the alleged corruption in Formula E was an attempt to prevent Anies from running as a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, Laode was reluctant to comment. What is clear, Laode emphasized that his party still supports Anies.

"If it is related to efforts to trip him up, let the public judge. We work and continue to support him by socializing Pak Anies' achievements in Jakarta," he said.

The polemic related to Formula E in DKI Jakarta is entering a new phase. The KPK admits that it is investigating allegations of corruption from an international racing event that has always been in the public spotlight.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, finally opened his voice and admitted that his party was investigating allegations of corruption in the electric car race. He said, currently collecting evidence and information by summoning those suspected of being related.

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

He said the investigation was a follow-up to reports submitted by the public. Ali said that there were people who were suspicious of the process of organizing Formula E in DKI Jakarta and reported it to the KPK.

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