The Bribe Of The North Penajam Paser Regent Is Not Related To The IKN Project, But Three Projects Worth Rp. 112 Billion

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Alexander Marwata (Photo; KPK Doc)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that the bribes received by the inactive North Penajam Paser Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud are currently not related to the state capital project (IKN).

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Alexander Marwata said the determination of Abdul Gafur along with five other people was related to allegations of bribery in the procurement of goods and services and the granting of permits in North Penajam Regency. There are three projects that made Abdul entangled in a hand arrest operation (OTT) until he was named a suspect.

The first project is the multi-year improvement of the Sotek road with a budget of Rp. 112 billion, the Bukit Subur project with a value of Rp. 58 billion, and the construction of a library building with a value of Rp. 9.9 billion. The three project values are worth Rp. 112 billion.

"Whether (related, red) is the development to support IKN, this has not been seen in the exposure process to determine or raise this case for investigation," said Alexander in the Indonesian KPK YouTube show, Friday, January 14.

Even so, Alexander said his party would carry out an investigation to look for other suspected acts of violence by Abdul Gafur.

"Of course, if there is a connection or connection with the investigation process if sufficient evidence is found, it will be used by investigators to expand the scope of handling this case," he said.

As previously reported, the KPK appointed Abdul Gafur with the Plt Secretary of North Penajam Paser Regency, Mulyadi; Head of Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of North Penajam Paser Regency Edi Hasmoro; and Head of the North Penajam Paser District Education, Youth and Sports Office, Jusman, and the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC General Treasurer, Nur Afifah Balqis as bribe recipients.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi. These six people were named as suspects for alleged bribery in the procurement of goods and services as well as the granting of permits in North Penajam Paser Regency. Their determination began with a hand arrest operation (OTT) which was held on Wednesday, January 12 in two locations, namely Jakarta and North Kalimantan. From the results of the action, the KPK also confiscated Rp1 billion and Rp447 million in Balqis's account.

In addition, the KPK also confiscated groceries in the form of a Dior-branded hat and a Zara shopping bag containing clothes. Abdul Gafur's arrest was carried out at a mall in the South Jakarta area.

As a result of their actions, Abdul, Mulyadi, Edi, Jusman, and Nur as recipients were suspected of violating Article 12 letter (a) or Article 12 letter (b) or Article 11 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) to 1 of the Criminal Code.

Meanwhile, Zuhdi as the provider is suspected of violating Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or Article 5 paragraph (1) letter b or Article 13 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption as amended by Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption.