KPK Investigates The Flow Of Bribes For The Regent Of Hulu Sungai Utara And Its Use Through Members Of The Tabalong DPRD

KPK Building (VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the flow of bribes to the non-active Head of Hulu Sungai Utara, South Kalimantan, Abdul Wahid, who are suspected of being used for his personal needs.

The investigation was carried out through a witness, namely a member of the Tabalong Regional Representative Council (DPRD) from the PDI-P Party, Rini Irawanty. she was questioned on Wednesday, December 8 at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

"The investigative team has examined witnesses for suspect AW," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, Friday, December 10.

During the examination, investigators questioned Rini with a number of questions related to the flow of money received by Abdul Wahid and how it was used. Ali said that the suspect who received the bribe related to the procurement of goods and services allegedly used the money he received to fulfill his personal needs.

"Rini Irawanty, a member of the Tabalong DPRD was present and her knowledge was explored, among others, related to the alleged flow of receipts of a sum of money by suspect AW and other related parties which was then used for several personal needs of suspect AW," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK has appointed and detained the Regent of Hulu Sungai Utara, Abdul Wahid. This determination is the development of a case from a hand arrest operation (OTT) which was carried out on November 15, in which 3 people became suspects.

The three people who had already been named suspects and detained were the Acting Head of Public Works Office of the North Hulu Sungai Regency (HSU) Maliki; Director of CV Hanamas, Marhaini; and the Director of CV Kalpataru, Fachriadi.

In this case, Abdul is a suspect because he received money from the Acting Head of the PUPRP Service, Maliki. The money was handed over according to his request because he appointed Maliki.

In addition, Abdul also received a commitment fee of 10 percent from the work project for the Water Resources Sector of the Hulu Sungai Utara Office in 2021 in the amount of IDR 500 million.

Next, he is also suspected of receiving IDR 4.6 billion in 2019; IDR 12 billion in 2020; and IDR 1.8 billion in 2021. The money is given as a commitment fee from other projects that have been carried out by the private sector.