Investigating The Flow Of Money Giving To Get Regional PEN Funds, KPK Checks East Kolaka Regent

KPK Building (VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigated the inactive East Kolaka Regent Andi Merya Nur. He was questioned regarding the alleged bribery in applying for a loan for the 2021 National Economic Recovery (PEN) fund.

This inspection was carried out at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta on Friday, January 7.

"The investigation team has examined the suspect AMN with the status of a witness," said Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, to reporters, Saturday, January 8.

Andi, continued Ali, was investigated for a number of things. One of them is related to giving money to certain parties in an effort to get a loan from the Regional PEN funds.

"Exploring the witness' statements, among others, regarding the alleged preparations for giving a sum of money to the parties related to this case to obtain a PEN fund loan," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK admitted that it was investigating allegations of giving and receiving bribes related to the 2021 Regional National Economic Recovery (PEN) loan application in East Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi in 2021.

This allegation emerged after the KPK developed allegations of bribery in the procurement of goods and services originating from a grant from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

At that time, the inactive East Kolaka Regent Andi Merya and the East Kolaka District Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Head Anzarullah were named suspects.

However, the Corruption Eradication Commission does not want to detail who the parties are suspected to be involved in. Including the possible involvement of Andi Merya in this case.

The KPK emphasized that a complete explanation regarding the construction of the case to who the suspects were and what articles were used would be explained after the forced arrest and detention were carried out.