Examining Dodi Alex Noerdin, KPK Investigates Alleged Intervention In The Implementation Of Project Work In Musi Banyuasin

Regent of Musi Banyuasin inactive Dodi Reza Alexander (Photo: wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are investigating allegations of intervention in the implementation of various projects in Musi Banyuasin Regency. This investigation was carried out by examining the inactive Musi Banyuasin Regent Dodi Reza Alexander on Monday, November 22.

"The investigation team has examined the DRA suspect in his status as a suspect," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Tuesday, November 23.

During the examination, investigators also explored a number of things about the son of the former South Sumatra Governor. One of them, continued Ali, relates to Dodi's main duties as the Regent of Musi Banyuasin.

"The investigative team confirmed, among other things, related to the main tasks as Regent. In addition, regarding the alleged intervention in the implementation of various projects at the Public Works and Human Settlements (PUPR) Office of Musi Banyuasin Regency," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK has named Alex Noerdin's son, Dodi Reza Alex Noerdin, a suspect in the bribery case for infrastructure procurement, which began with a hand arrest operation (OTT).

He was named a suspect along with three other people, namely the Head of PUPR District, Musi Banyuasin Regency, Herman Mayori; Head of SDA/PPK Department of PUPR, Musi Banyuasin Regency, Eddi Umari; and Director of PT Selaras Simpati Nusantara Suhandy.

In this case, Dodi did a preposterous practice by engineering a number of lists, including making a list of potential partners who will carry out project work whose budget comes from the 2021 Fiscal Year regional budget (APBD-P) and provincial financial assistance, including the PUPR Office of Musi Banyuasin Regency.

In addition, it turns out that he has determined the percentage of the fee for each project value with details of 10 percent for him, 3-5 percent for Herman, and 2-3 percent for Eddi and other related parties.

As a result of this impudent practice, the company owned by Suhandy, namely PT Selaras Simpati Nusantara, was declared the winner of the four development projects. The project is the rehabilitation of the Ngulak III Irrigation Area (IDPMIP) in Ngulak III Village, Kec. Sanga with a contract value of IDR 2.39 billion; an increase in the DIR Epil irrigation network with a contract value of IDR 4.3 billion; improvement of irrigation network of DIR Muara Teladan with a contract value of IDR 3.3 billion; normalization of Ulak Ria Lake, Sekayu District with a contract value of IDR 9.9 billion.

Dodi is expected to receive a commitment fee of IDR 2.6 billion from Suhandy. However, when the OTT was carried out, he only received part of the money given through his subordinates, namely Herman and Eddi.