Unud Lecturer Fired By KPK For Proposals And Management Of Regional Incentive Funds In Tabanan Regency

Acting KPK Spokesperson Ali Fikri (Photo: KPK Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has examined the Lecturer of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Udayana University (Unud) who is also the Special Staff for Development and Economics of the Tabanan Regency Government, I Dewa Nyoman Wiratmaja on Friday, November 5.

He was examined as a witness related to the alleged bribery in the administration of the Regional Incentive Fund (DID) of Tabanan Regency, Bali, which is currently under investigation.

"In the Red and White KPK Building, the investigation team has examined witness I Dewa Nyoman Wiratmaja," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Monday, November 8.

During the examination, investigators confirmed a number of things, including the proposal and management of incentive funds for Tabanan Regency, Bali.

"The person concerned was present and confirmed, among others, regarding the proposal and management of DID funds for Tabanan Regency, Bali," said Ali.

Not only that, but the KPK also questioned the lecturer regarding intensive communication regarding the management of the incentive funds. This communication said Ali, was carried out with related parties but it was not explained who they were.

"And regarding the alleged existence of intensive communication for the management with parties related to this case," he said.

As previously reported, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has admitted that it is conducting an investigation related to alleged criminal acts related to the process of administering incentive funds in Tabanan Regency, Bali.

Investigators have even conducted searches in a number of locations such as the PUPR office, Bappelitbang, Tabanan Regional Finance Agency, DPRD, as well as the residences of parties related to the case.

Although it has admitted that it is investigating the alleged bribery, the Corruption Eradication Commission has not explained the suspects and the modus operandi. The complete information on the results of this investigation will be conveyed in its entirety if there is sufficient evidence and forced detention efforts are made.