KPK Will Reschedule Muna Regent's Examination Regarding Allegation Of Bribery In Administration Of PEN Funds

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Ali Fikri (Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will recall the Regent of Muna La Ode Muhammad Rusman Emba as a witness for alleged bribery in the management of the national economic recovery fund (PEN). The reason is that he was not present at the examination scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 yesterday.

"The Regent of Muna La Ode Regency Muhammad Rusman Emba was not present and informed the investigative team to reschedule the time, which we will inform further," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri to reporters, Thursday, June 16.

Even so, investigators have examined a number of other witnesses in this case, including Smartdeal Money Changer teller Widya Lutfi Anggraeni Hertesti. During the examination, he was investigated regarding the exchange of money carried out by related parties.

"There are parties related to this case exchanging a number of currencies from rupiah to foreign currencies," said Ali.

Not only that, the anti-corruption commission is also investigating the involvement of related parties in this case to manage the East Kolaka National Education Fund, which is suspected to have involved bribery practices.

Those being investigated in this regard, said Ali, are the former Head of the East Kolaka Research and Development Bappeda Mustakim Darwis; Staff Bangwil BAPPEDA R & D Kab. Kolaka Timur Harisman; honorary in the General Section of the East Kolaka Regency Government, Hermawansyah; Director of PT Muria Wajo Mandiri Mujeri Dachri Muchlis; and an entrepreneur named Syahrir alias Erik.

"The witnesses were confirmed, among others, related to the participation of the parties related to this case to manage the East Kolaka PEN fund, which is suspected to have flowed a sum of money in the management process," he explained.

As previously reported, the KPK has developed a case of alleged bribery of PEN funds. A new suspect has been named but who they are has not been revealed.

The determination of the suspect was carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. There are two pieces of evidence that are sufficient to ensnare them.

However, the announcement of these suspects will be carried out simultaneously with forced detention.