KPK Reminds Witness Of Alleged Bribery Of Langkat Regent, Complete Call And Be Honest

Illustrated (Irfan Meidianto / VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has reminded that witnesses will be presented regarding the alleged bribery received by the inactive Langkat Regent. In addition, they are asked to be honest with investigators.

"KPK appeals to the witnesses who were summoned by the KPK investigation team to attend," Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri told reporters quoted on Wednesday, February 2.

Their presence, said Ali, was needed to uncover allegations of bribes received by Terbit related to the construction of infrastructure projects in Langkat Regency.

"(Witness, ed.) explained honestly in front of KPK investigators," he said.

In the future, the KPK has confirmed that it will summon a number of witnesses. However, Ali did not specify who would be questioned.

However, the anti-corruption commission often explained that the witnesses who were summoned were usually assumed to know, heard, or saw any homicide practices carried out by the suspects.

"In this case, the KPK investigation team has also scheduled the summoning of several witnesses," said Ali. As previously reported, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named the Langkat Regent Publishing the Warringin Plan as a suspect in bribery related to infrastructure projects. This determination was made after the KPK held the OTT on Tuesday, January 18.

He was named along with four other suspects, namely the Village Head of Balai Kasih who is the brother of Terbit Plan, Iskandar PA; and three private persons or contractors, namely Marcos Surya Abdi, Shuhandra Citra, and Isfi Syahfitra. Then as a bribe giver is Muara Warin Angin which is a private party or contractor.

In this case, the KPK suspects that Terbit managed the implementation of the infrastructure work project package in Langkat Regency.

In addition, he also ordered his subordinates to actively coordinate with his brother, Iskandar, who was his representative to select the contractors who won the work packages at the PUPR Service and the Education Office.