Examines Ex-Directorate General Of Regional Finance At The Ministry Of Home Affairs, KPK Explores Money Flows Related To The Management Of PEN Funds

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the alleged flow of money in the management of the National Economic Management (PEN) fund for a number of related parties. This deepening was carried out by examining the former Director General of Regional Finance at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mochamad Ardian Noorvianto.

Ardian's examination was carried out on Wednesday, January 19 yesterday. He was examined as a witness in the alleged bribery case related to the application for a regional PEN loan.

"Investigators have examined witness Mochamad Ardian Noorvianto, who was present and confirmed, among other things, regarding the alleged flow of funds in the management of PEN funds for several parties related to this case," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Affairs Ali Fikri told reporters, Thursday, January 20.

In addition, he was also asked by investigators about the process of applying for PEN funds, especially for the East Kolaka Regency.

As previously reported, Ardian confirmed that he was being investigated regarding the procedure for applying for PEN funds. This was conveyed after being examined at the KPK's Red and White House.

"(Asked, red) about the PEN funds. It's just a matter of procedure," said Ardian to reporters, Wednesday, January 19.

Ardian did not specify the material for the examination. He only said there were about four questions given by investigators investigating cases of alleged corruption in the management of regional PEN funds.

"Try asking the investigator, okay?" he said.

For information, the KPK admits that it is 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 as well as the inactive East Kolaka Regent Andi Merya Nur.