KPK Explores Alleged Money Flows To Several Parties Related To Land Procurement At SMKN 7 South Tangerang

KPK Building (VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the alleged flow of money to a number of parties in the land acquisition process for SMKN 7 (Vocational School) South Tangerang. The investigation was carried out by examining five witnesses, one of whom was the Head of the Banten Province Education and Culture Office, Engkos Kosasih Samanhudi.

"Taking place at the Class I Immigration Office of Non TPI Serang, the investigative team has examined a number of witnesses," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Wednesday, November 10.

The examination of these witnesses was carried out on Tuesday, November 9 yesterday. Apart from Engkos, investigators also examined the Rengas village head, Agus Salim; Secretary of the Banten Library and Archives Service, Ardius Prihantono; East Ciputat Sub-district Head, Durahman; and Head of the Banten Inspectorate Audit Team Vera Nur Hayati.

"Witnesses were present and their statements were examined, among others, regarding the alleged flow of money received by several other parties related to this case," Ali explained.

Actually, investigators will examine two other witnesses, namely the Principal of SMK 7 South Tangerang, Aceng Haruji and a private person named Agus Kartono. However, Ali said, both of them were absent from the call that had been delivered.

"Both of them were not present and did not confirm the reason for their absence. The KPK urges them to be cooperative at the next summons schedule," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK announced that it was investigating allegations of corruption at the Banten Province Education and Culture Office (Disdikbud). This riot is related to land acquisition to build SMKN 7 South Tangerang in 2017.

Not only that, but the KPK has also conducted searches at the homes and offices of related parties in the Jakarta, South Tangerang, Serang, and Bogor areas. The search found evidence including documents, electronic goods and 2 cars.

Even though it has explained that there was a search, the KPK is still closed about the construction of this alleged corruption case and who has been named as a suspect. Later, information dissemination and announcements of those involved will be made when arrests or detentions are made.