KPK Continues To Look For Bribes From PPU Regent Abdul Gafur Mas'ud To Other Parties

PPU Regent inactive Abdul Gafur Mas'ud/DOK VOI-Wardhany Tsa Tsia

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate the flow of money allegedly from the inactive North Penajam Paser Regent (PPU) Abdul Gafur Mas'ud to other parties. This investigation was carried out by examining a witness, namely the Sultan of Pontianak, Syarif Mahmud Melvin Alkadrie.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, said that Syarif Mahmud's investigation was carried out on Tuesday, April 26. He was examined as a witness.

"Sharif Mahmud Melvin Alkadrie, the Sultan of Pontianak, was present and the team of investigators conducted a more in-depth investigation through witness statements regarding the alleged flow of a sum of money by AGM suspects to certain parties," Ali said in a written statement to reporters, Wednesday, April 27.

In addition, investigators are also investigating the construction of a communication tower in North Penajam Paser Regency. This, Ali said, was investigated by the representative of PT Professional Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tommy Irawan.

"Present and confirmed, among others, is related to the construction of a telecommunications tower in PPU Regency by involving contractors in the work process," he said.

Previously reported, the KPK named Abdul Gafur as a suspect in receiving bribes related to the procurement of goods and services as well as permits in North Penajam Paser Regency.

Apart from Gafur, the KPK has also appointed the Acting Secretary of the North Penajam Paser Regency, Mulyadi; Head of Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning of North Penajam Paser Regency Edi Hasmoro; Head of the North Penajam Paser District Education, Youth and Sports Office, Jusman; and the General Treasurer of the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC, Nur Afifah Balqis as a bribe recipient.

Meanwhile, as a suspect for giving bribes, the KPK has named a private party named Achmad Zudi.

Their determination was initiated from a hand-catching 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.