KPK Has Opportunity To Investigate Edhy Prabowo's TPPU

Former Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo / KPK Public Relations DOK

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will investigate allegations of money laundering (TPPU) former Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo. However, this was done after the court's decision in the case of accepting bribes for fried shrimp or lobster seeds that ensnared him had permanent legal force.

"If it has permanent legal force, after signing up, yes, of course we will immediately study the considerations of the judge's decision," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri told reporters, Friday, November 26.

Later, he continued, the anti-corruption commission will conduct a study of the facts at the trial as well as new facts obtained. From the results of this study, Ali said, the KPK would follow up by imposing another article against the former Gerindra Party politician.

"Is it the same from the facts in the district court or is there a possibility that it can be developed further into other articles or the application of other laws such as money laundering," he said.

Previously, the DKI Jakarta High Court had increased the sentence of former Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo to 9 years in prison. Previously, Edhy was sentenced to 5 years in prison at the Jakarta Corruption Court.

The PT DKI panel of judges aggravated Edhy's verdict because he did not accept the verdict at the first instance. In the memory of Edhy's appeal, there is no new pretext that can make the sentence commuted.

In addition, his position as minister is also a burdensome factor. The judge was of the opinion that Edhy should be an example for his subordinates.

Next, the judge also required the former Gerindra Party politician to pay a replacement fee of Rp 9,687,447,219 and US$ 77,000, taking into account the money that had been returned by Edhy Prabowo.

The money must be paid by Edhy within one month after the court's decision has permanent legal force. If not paid, his property will be confiscated and then auctioned off as a cover for the lack of payment.

Later, if the money from the auction is still not enough to pay the replacement money, Edhy's sentence will be added for 3 years.

Furthermore, the judge also imposed an additional sentence in the form of revocation of political rights for three years. This punishment takes effect after Edhy has finished serving his prison term.