KPK Investigate Azis Syamsuddin's Active Role In Central Lampung DAK Management

Azis Syamsuddin/ Antara

JAKARTA - Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are investigating the active role of former Deputy Speaker of the DPR Azis Syamsuddin in the process of administering the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) for Central Lampung Regency in 2017 after receiving a fee.

This investigation was carried out by summoning two witnesses, namely the former General Chairperson of the PP Youth Forces of the Golkar Party who became Azis Syamsuddin's right-hand man, Aliza Gunado and a private party named Edy Sujarwo. Both were questioned at the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, November 15.

"The witnesses were present and their knowledge was explored, among others, related to the role of suspect AZ who is suspected to be active in managing the application for DAK funds (special allocation funds) for Central Lampung Regency in 2017 with the receipt of a fee for his assistance," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Prevention. Ipi Maryati told reporters.

In addition, the KPK is also exploring Azis' role in recommending his former investigator, Stepanus Robin Pattuju, to the former Kutai Regent Kertanegara Rita Widyasari. This investigation, said Ipi, was carried out by examining Rita at the Tangerang Class IIA Prison.

"The person concerned was present and confirmed, among other things, related to the role of suspect AZ who recommended witnesses to take care of his case at the KPK with Stephanus Robin Pattuju," he said.

As previously reported, the former deputy chairman of the Golkar Party, Azis Syamsuddin, was named a suspect in connection with the alleged bribery in handling the corruption case being handled by the KPK in Central Lampung. This award was given to Stepanus Robin Pattuju who had been dismissed from his job as an investigator.

In this case, the KPK suspects that Azis and former General Chairperson of the PP Youth Forces of the Golkar Party (AMPG) Aliza Gunado gave bribes to KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju (SRP) worth Rp. 3.1 billion from an agreement of Rp. 4 billion.

The money was given to Stepanus so that the former investigators would secure their position in the alleged corruption of the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) in Central Lampung.