KPK Explores Granting Of Authorization From Land Seller Of SMKN 7 South Tangerang To Other Parties

Illustration-(KPK Building/Irfan Meidianto)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate allegations of corruption in land acquisition for the construction of SMKN 7 South Tangerang. One of the things to be explored is the issue of giving power of attorney from the seller to another party.

This was done by KPK investigators by examining a witness, namely Agus Kartono, who is a private party. This inspection was carried out on Monday, November 22 yesterday.

"Agus Kartono, the private party concerned, was present and his knowledge was explored, including the power of attorney from the seller to the witness regarding the land acquisition for the construction of SMKN 7 South Tangerang," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Tuesday, November 23.

Actually, the investigators also summoned another witness who is also a private party, namely Anastasia W. Lesmana Thio. It's just that, Ali said, he missed a call that had been scheduled by the anti-corruption commission.

"Anastasia W. Lesmana Thio was not present and without confirming the reason for her absence to the investigative team," he said.

"KPK urges witnesses to be cooperative in attending the next examination schedule," Ali added.

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, 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.