Still Collecting Evidence, KPK Extends Detention Period Of Former Director General Of The Ministry Of Home Affairs By 30 Days

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri (Photo: Wardhani Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have extended the detention period of former Director General (Dirjen) of Regional Finance of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) Mochamad Ardian Noervianto for 30 days.

This extension of the detention period was carried out because the investigative team was still collecting and corroborating evidence related to the alleged bribery in applying for a loan for the 2021 Regional National Economic Recovery (PEN) fund.

"The MAN suspect has again been detained for another 30 days based on the detention order from the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri in a written statement, Monday, April 4.

Ardian will be detained until May 2 at the KPK Detention Center, the KPK Red and White Building. Furthermore, the KPK will also continue to summon witnesses for questioning.

"The summons of witnesses is still on the agenda by the Investigating Team as a form of collecting evidence in completing the investigation case files," said Ali. Previously, the KPK named Ardian a suspect in the alleged bribery of applying for a loan for the 2021 Regional National Economic Recovery (PEN) fund.

He is suspected of having received bribes of Rp. 1.5 billion and S$131,000 for the administration of a National Economic Recovery (PEN) loan proposed by the inactive East Kolaka Regent Ani Merya Nur.

The money that Andi gave to Ardian was conveyed through the Head of the Muna Laode Regency Environmental Service, M. Syukur Akbar. The amount of money sent reached IDR 2 billion, of which IDR 500 million was received by M Syukur.