Regarding The Status Of The Suspect, Mardani H. Maming, The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Confirms That Everything Is According To The Procedure, Nothing Special

Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Karyoto (Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confirmed that it was working according to procedures related to the investigation into the alleged bribery of mining permits that ensnared the former Tanah Bumbu Regent Mardani H. Maming.

"The KPK does not have a special and nothing special legal process. Everything is in accordance with procedures and there are rules for investigation, investigation and prosecution," said Deputy for Enforcement and Execution of the KPK Karyoto at the KPK Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, 27 June.

Even so, the anti-corruption commission said it would not talk much about the case that ensnared Mardani. This is in accordance with the rules and becomes a strategy in investigating the case.

"In the investigation (investigation, ed) we are not allowed to talk much. In fact, even before we carry out the forced investigation, we should not talk too much," he said.

Previously, Acting Spokesperson for the KPK for Enforcement, Ali Fikri, also emphasized that the investigation into the alleged bribery allegedly committed by Mardani would proceed according to procedure.

"We make sure that the investigation process is in accordance with applicable legal procedures," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement, Ali Fikri in a written statement quoted on Saturday, June 25.

The KPK has sufficient evidence to resolve this case and prove the involvement of all parties. Not only that, Ali said, the investigative team had also sent a letter of notification of the determination of the suspect to Mardani.

If later, Mardani objected to his current legal status, the KPK claimed to be ready to serve him. All available evidence will be prepared.

Mardani was named a suspect after being prevented from going abroad by the Directorate General of Immigration at the request of the KPK. Before being named a suspect, the General Treasurer of the Nahdlaltul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) was also investigated.

However, after being questioned, he admitted that he was asked for information regarding his problem with the owner of PT Jhonlin Group Samsudin Andi Arsyad alias Haji Isam.

Even so, Maming's name was actually mentioned as receiving Rp89 billion in money in a trial for alleged bribery for a mining business permit (IUP) in Tanah Bumbu Regency which was held at the Tipikor Court, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (Kalsel).

This allegation was conveyed by the younger brother of former President Director of PT Prolindo Cipta Nusantara (PCN) Henry Soetio, Christian Soetio. At that time, Christian claimed to know that there was a flow of funds to the former Regent of Tanah Bumbu Mardani H Maming through PT Permata Abadi Raya (PAR) and PT Trans Surya Perkasa (TSP).

The money transfer has been going on since 2014. The amount of tens of billions of rupiah is referred to as the amount quoted based on PT PCN's financial statements.