KPK's Strong Allegation, Published Plan For Direct Project Management In Langkat Regency

Langkat Regent inactive Publishes Plan (Photo: DOK ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that the Regent of Langkat is not active in issuing the Warin Angin Plan to directly regulate the implementation of the project in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra. This allegation was investigated by examining the Acting Head of the Perkim District of Langkat Musti.

This inspection was carried out on Wednesday, February 23 at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. He was examined in his capacity as a witness for Terbit, who is now a suspect in the alleged bribery of infrastructure procurement.

"The person concerned was present and his knowledge was investigated, among others, related to the alleged direct project arrangement by the TRP suspect in several services in the Langkat Regency Government," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri in a written statement, Thursday, February 24.

Actually, investigators will also examine the Director of CV Salsa, Lead Sitepu. It's just that, Ali said, this witness was absent from the anti-corruption commission's summons.

"The leader of Sitepu was absent and without confirmation," he said.

The KPK asked the Leader and all witnesses who were summoned to investigate Terbit's actions to be present in the next summons. Their information is important to resolve allegations of bribery stemming from a recent sting operation (OTT).

"KPK reminds to comply with the summons of the investigation team on the agenda for the next examination," said Ali.

As previously reported, the KPK determined Terbit along with four other suspects, namely the Village Head of Balai Kasih who is Terbit Plan's brother, 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.