KPK Summons Andi Arief Again Regarding North Penajam Paser Regent Case

Andi Arief/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Monday, again summoned the Chairman of the Election Winning Body (Bappilu) of the Democratic Party Andi Arief to be examined as a witness in the case of the (non-active) Regent of North Penajam Paser (PPU) Abdul Gafur Mas'ud (AGM). carried out in the investigation of the alleged corruption case in the procurement of goods and services as well as licensing in PPU Regency, East Kalimantan (Kaltim), in 2021-2022 for the suspect Abdul Gafur. Democrats)," said Acting (Plt.) KPK Spokesperson Ali Fikri in his statement in Jakarta, Monday, May 8. Previously, the KPK had examined Andi Arief on Monday 11 April, also for the suspect Abdul Gafur. At that time, the investigative team confirmed Andi Arief is related to the alleged communication with Abdul Gafur regarding consultations on the candidacy of Abdul Gafur to advance to become the Chairman of the DPD for the East Kalimantan Democratic Party. Witness Andi Arief knew about the alleged flow of money from suspect Abdul Gafur to several parties. Until now, the KPK has named six suspects for the alleged corruption case. The five suspects as recipients of bribes are Abdul Gafur Mas'ud, Plt. PPU District Secretary Mulyadi (MI), PPU District Public Works and Spatial Planning Head Edi Hasmoro (EH), PPU District Education, Youth, and Sports Office Head Jusman (JM), and Nur Afifah Balqis (NAB) from the private sector as the General Treasurer of the Balikpapan Democratic Party DPC. One suspect as the bribe giver is Achmad Zuhdi alias Yudi (AZ) from the private sector.