Called Politics In The Formula E Case, KPK: If We Meet Legal Elements, We Will Follow Up

Deputy Chairman of the KPK Nurul Gufron (Photo: Wardhani Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Nurul Ghufron, emphasized that the investigation into alleged corruption in the Formula E international racing event will proceed according to the applicable law.

He conveyed this in response to those who thought that the investigation into the alleged corruption had a political motive behind it to attack the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan.

"KPK is law enforcement and the standard is legal standards, both in terms of procedures and terms and conditions. So every report that is reported to the KPK, of course we will follow up according to the procedures we have determined," said Ghufron to reporters at the KPK's Red and White House, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, November 16.

The procedure that must be carried out by the anti-corruption commission when receiving a report is to conduct a study and review. This, said Ghufron, was done to find out whether or not there were allegations of corruption.

In addition, the KPK is also examining whether the alleged corruption can be handled or not in accordance with their authority.

"If it is based on the review, it is a new crime, we will carry out an ongoing investigation and investigation process in accordance with legal procedures," said Ghufron.

Even so, he did not deny that this report could be politically motivated. However, Ghufron ensures that all legal processes that run will of course be in accordance with applicable regulations.

"So if asked, whatever is reported to the KPK must have various motives, both economic, political, and so on. There must be a motive, but we filter it with legal standards and if it meets legal standards we will follow up," he said. is currently investigating and has examined several parties related to allegations of corruption related to the implementation of the Formula E racing event. However, it is not detailed who the parties have been called and investigated.

Most recently, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Inspectorate Syaefulloh Hidayat and the President Director of PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) Widi Amanasto visited the KPK Red and White Building on Tuesday, November 9.

They came to submit a 600-page document related to the plan to organize Formula E. This was intended to provide support for monitoring corruption prevention (MCP) efforts to the KPK leadership.

The document contains the approval process to the preparations needed by the KPK to obtain detailed and complete information in investigating allegations of corruption in the planned international event.